Etymology
BALD CHAUVINISTS
 When I think of the word chauvinism, I immediately associate it with sexism, although it can also refer to biased support for any group. Historically, it was linked to…
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PERCEIVING KUDOS
 The term kudos originated in university jargon during the late 19th century, with the meaning of "glory or fame."…
INVINCIBLE DIAMONDS
 In ancient times, the word adamant had various meanings. It was associated with white sapphire, steel, iron, gold, magnets,…
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MONEY BOX
 When the term cash was first recorded in English back in 1595, it referred to a container for holding money.…
WHITE BLOOD
 The term leukemia was first documented in an 1855 medical textbook, spelled leukæmia with an ash. This spelling persisted…
PRETZEL ARMS
 The origin of the word pretzel can be traced back to the German word Brezel. The change from 'b'…
ONE WHO LOVES
 As an individual with a multitude of interests, I was taken aback by the fact that I had never…
HARROWING HEARSES
 The origin of the word hearse dates back to the late thirteenth century in English. Initially, it referred to…