Why “OK” Became the World’s Most Recognized Word

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The Secret Life of Silent Letters in English

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Dark and Surprising Origins of Everyday Idioms

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The Rise and Fall of the Semicolon

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Why Do We Say “In One Fell Swoop”?

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Why Do We Call Bad Guys “Villains”?

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Why Do We Say “Bite the Bullet”?

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The Grim Origin of “Saved by the Bell”

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Why Do We Say “Spill the Beans”?

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