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Over 2000 years ago, ancient Chinese civilizations began creating artistic miniature landscapes. Around 700 years ago, Japanese Zen Buddhists adopted this practice and turned it into a spiritual activity.…
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The Shocking Etymology of “Taser,” and the Racism Hidden Behind It – Useless Etymology
Note: This is an extended excerpt from my forthcoming book Words from Hell: Unearthing the darkest secrets of English etymology…
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