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Volume XLVII
Jan 09, 2026

Volume XLVII

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XLVI: New Years Edition
Jan 02, 2026

Volume XLVI: New Years Edition

What better way to ring in the New Year than with 3 New Years inspired expressions? Happy 2026!

Volume XLV: Christmas Edition
Dec 26, 2025

Volume XLV: Christmas Edition

This week, we’re uncovering the real stories behind familiar Christmas phrases. Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Volume XLIV
Dec 19, 2025

Volume XLIV

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XLIII
Dec 12, 2025

Volume XLIII

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XLII
Dec 05, 2025

Volume XLII

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XLI: Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2025

Volume XLI: Thanksgiving

Three Thanksgiving themed expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XL
Nov 21, 2025

Volume XL

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XXXIX
Nov 14, 2025

Volume XXXIX

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XXXVIII
Nov 07, 2025

Volume XXXVIII

Three expressions and their surprising origins

Volume XXXVII: Halloween
Oct 31, 2025

Volume XXXVII: Halloween

With our 37th edition falling on Halloween, it felt like the perfect excuse to unearth a few spooky origins that may be better left buried — and wish a happy trick-or-treating to all.

Volume XXXVI
Oct 24, 2025

Volume XXXVI

Three expressions and their surprising origins

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