

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.




The part of Han Solo in Star Wars could’ve been played by another legendary actor.
May 4 marks Star Wars Day, so learn a bit about the real-life history behind the iconic sci-fi franchise here.
Hollywood has a habit of doubling up. Here are ten cases of “twin films,” where similar movies hit theaters within months of each other.
From iPods to Pokémon cards, these nostalgic items from the 2000s are now highly collectible—and in some cases, worth thousands today.
There’s a specific scientific reason you recognize faces easily but struggle to recall names.
You might not even have heard of the one Paul McCartney called his "favorite Beatles track."
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.