

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.




From Bruce Springsteen to James Brown, expect to hear these at your holiday barbecue.
From insects to the moon, people have mistaken very Earthly phenomena for UFOs many times.
The origins of the phrase "straight from the horse's mouth" are debated, but might have something to do with betting on horse races.
The Queen frontman penned part of this tune in the bathtub. Here's the story behind how Freddie Mercury wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."
Why are so many pencils painted yellow? The answer traces back to a prizewinning pencil, luxury branding, and graphite imported from China.
The Master of Suspense left the world with a farewell as memorable as his films.
What does "41" mean in slang? Here's how a seemingly random number became Gen Alpha and Gen Z's latest inside joke after 6-7.
Why do MMA fighters, wrestlers, and rugby players often have cauliflower ear? Learn what causes this distinctive sports injury, how it's treated, and whether it's permanent.
'House of the Dragon' has nothing on some of these historical family meltdowns, from the Medici and Pazzi rivalry to the Wars of the Roses.
Did Yoko Ono break up the Beatles, and did they all really hate each other following the band's dissolution? Learn the truth about six major Beatles misconceptions.
The Beatle arrived on Earth as "White Christmas" was topping charts and World War II was in full swing.
Why do soccer fans wear scarves? The tradition began as a practical way to stay warm at winter matches before becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable symbols of support.