Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
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Wikipedia: Souvlaki Souvlaki (Greek: σουβλάκι, romanized: souvláki, IPA: [suˈvlaci]; plural: σουβλάκια, romanized: souvlákia) is a Greek food consisting of small pieces of meat…
Wikipedia: Rock paper scissors Rock paper scissors (also known by several other names and word orders) is an intransitive hand game, usually played between two people, in which each player…
"Your city spent millions on cameras, not potholes" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many cities spent money on Flock cameras to read license plates (and surveil the…
"Your city spent millions on cameras, not potholes" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Many cities spent money on Flock cameras to read license plates (and surveil the…
Entry in progress -- BP400 X/Twitter Forward March @RunOldMan Cupcakes are for people who don't have the dedication and stamina to eat a whole cake! 3:10 PM · Aug 5, 2026 ·
The Big Apple Roll is an annual rollerblading event through the streets of New York City (a city nicknamed the "Big Apple"). The event began in 2003 and is hosted by the Empire Skate Club…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
Bojangles is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants. "Bojangles" is not pronounced like "Los Angeles," but some people do that as a joke. "Think I’m gonna…
Bojangles is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants. "Bojangles" is not pronounced like "Los Angeles," but some people do that as a joke. "Think I’m gonna…
Many people believe that ginger ale tastes better on an airplane than it does on the ground. The scientific reason for this is that ginger ale, when consumed on an airplane at a high altitude,…
"They don’t lie to you because the truth will hurt your feelings. They lie to you because the truth might provoke you to make choices that won’t serve their interest(s)" is a saying…
"They don’t lie to you because the truth will hurt your feelings. They lie to you because the truth might provoke you to make choices that won’t serve their interest(s)" is a saying…
"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Don't ever save anything for a…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…
"Politics is just WWE for people who think they're smart" -- World Wrestling Entertainment is professional wrestling, but for entertainment purposes only and frequently called…