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A German educator in the 1800s compared children to plants, and kindergarten was born!
Logan DeLoye|
How an irritating acquaintance became shorthand for a computer glitch.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The term "suffragette" originated to belittle a group of women's rights activists who used more aggressive, sometimes violent tactics than typical suffragists.
Jane Alexander|
Where the phrase came from and what it really means.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Most people believe the phrase "close, but no cigar" comes from a fairground tradition, but a paper trail reveals something stranger.
Matt Hoffman|
Discover where the phrase “back to the grind” came from, and how “grind” went from college slang for hard work to an everyday expression.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Stuck on today's Wordle puzzle? Discover essential 5-letter words starting with 'E' to keep your winning streak alive and secure today's answer.
Nitya Rao|
From "across the board" to "hedge your bets," these phrases have their roots in blackjack, horse racing, and more.
Paul Anthony Jones|

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