

Paul Anthony Jones
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Paul Anthony Jones is a writer and musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. He is the author of word origins guide Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons, and runs its tie-in Twitter account @HaggardHawks.




Many casinos lack clocks. But is this really a strategic way to make gamblers lose track of time?
Why are hotel carpets so busy and patterned? From hiding stains to shaping space, there are practical—and surprising—reasons behind the design.
It’s not just the usual wear and tear for hotel coffee makers—a longstanding rumor claims people use these machines for washing unmentionables.
It all comes back to one thing: safety.
From birdsong to bug booms, these are sure signs that spring is here.
Discover how eggs went from religious symbols to Easter’s famous lawn-rolling tradition.
Explore the best Beatles documentaries, ranked from worst to best, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, iconic performances, and rare glimpses into music history.
Learn about life in the 1900s in industrial England in time for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.’
These trailblazing female authors didn’t just shape literature—they expanded language.
From Euripides' Medea and Charlotte Brontë's "madwoman in the attic" to more modern reclamations, portrayals of madwomen in literature have come a long way.
From Hugh Grant to Scarlett Johansson, these actors won a BAFTA for a lead role despite not even receiving an Oscar nomination.
The 'Sinners' director has cited 'A Prophet,' 'Seven Samurai,' and more films as must-sees.