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Tipping

When you tip a cab driver or waitress, what are you doing? According to some sources, the word “tip” is an acronym that means “To Insure Promptness.”

Author jeffPosted on September 18, 2018Categories English, Language, MoneyLeave a comment on Tipping

Finding Out Why People Say “Ain’t”

American taxpayers’ money, in the amount of $121,000, was spent on a scientific study to find out why people say “ain’t.”

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Author jeffPosted on September 17, 2018Categories Bad Things, English, Language, MoneyLeave a comment on Finding Out Why People Say “Ain’t”

European Men

European men used to be vain about their legs – to the point where they knew which leg was the best looking. These men would place their “best foot forward.”

Author jeffPosted on September 10, 2018Categories English, Fashion and Clothing, History, Language, World HistoryLeave a comment on European Men

The Flu

Where did the flu, influenza, get its name? At one time people thought the sickness was caused by the ‘influence’ of the stars and planets.

Author jeffPosted on September 2, 2018Categories English, Language, MedicineLeave a comment on The Flu

Mr. 1069

There is a man whose official name has been legally changed to Mr. 1069.

Author jeffPosted on September 2, 2018Categories Crime & The Law, English, LanguageLeave a comment on Mr. 1069

Sandwich

In the eighteenth century, John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich invented a small meal that could be eaten with one hand while he continued his nonstop gambling.

Author jeffPosted on September 2, 2018Categories English, Food and Drink, History, Language, World HistoryLeave a comment on Sandwich

Salary

The word ‘salary’ came from the word ‘salt’ in Roman times. Salt was used as a trading medium as money is used today.

Author jeffPosted on September 2, 2018Categories English, Food and Drink, History, Language, World HistoryLeave a comment on Salary

The Ends of a Fork

Here’s a puzzle for you: What do you call the long thin things on the end of a fork? Can’t remember? Highlight the green section below to find out.

The things on the end of a fork are called tangs. If you thought they are tines, you are right, also.

Author jeffPosted on September 1, 2018Categories English, Food and Drink, LanguageLeave a comment on The Ends of a Fork

Old Story

I found the following in a book published in 1858: “An English gentleman, traveling some years ago in Ireland, took a hammer and tacks with him, Continue reading “Old Story”

Author jeffPosted on September 1, 2018Categories American History, English, History, Language, Mistakes, Tips & TricksLeave a comment on Old Story

The Difference Between Screws and Bolts

Many people think the difference between screws and bolts is that screws are driven with a screwdriver, and bolts have hexagonal heads. Not so. The actual difference is that bolts engage a threaded counterpart, generally a nut, while screws make their own threads.

Author jeffPosted on September 1, 2018Categories English, Language, TechnologyLeave a comment on The Difference Between Screws and Bolts

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