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The reason why "throwing in the towel" means giving up is rooted in boxing.
Chris Wheatley|
"Bite the Dust" may actually have its roots in an ancient Greek text.
Paul Anthony Jones|
No, we’re not talking about “middle.” Here’s what the slang word “mid” means.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Spice up your vocabulary with these 15 words that end with ‘Q.’
Paul Anthony Jones|
From “xenon” to “xyst,” here are interesting and unusual words that start with the letter "X"—and what they actually mean.
Nitya Rao|
This phrase was originally used to make fun of someone trying to do the impossible.
Eden Gordon|
A popular legend claims that Leonardo da Vinci said he "offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have." But did he actually say this?
Eden Gordon|
If you're wondering this, you probably are "unc"—but that may not be a bad thing.
Eden Gordon|

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