Do you ever catch yourself sounding like your dad when he used to say things like, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” or “He’s mad as a hatter!”? Don’t worry, these phrases have lasted for hundreds of years because they are so weirdly true to life…no matter the generation. But when…and more importantly, why did they […]
Most people say lots and lots of words every day. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of the sheer volume. (Some studies suggest an average of 10,000-20,000 words a day.) But why do we say the things we do? The study of etymology uncovers all the reasons we call things what we call them. […]
