Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people drive home from work and are tired, and they tell themselves that they will get gas in the morning. However, in the morning they have to wake up early, there is traffic, the gas station…
"My personal style is best described as 'didn't expect to get out of the car'" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people travel in their cars, but do…
A "Zamboni" is an ice resurfacer, often seen at hockey games. It is a vehicle used in sports, "A Zamboni is a sports car" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on October 2,…
People often ask about "the best exercise to lose weight." There are at least two ways, and they both involve saying "no" to food. “'The best exercise I know of,'…
People often ask about "the best exercise to lose weight." There are at least two ways, and they both involve saying "no" to food. "Which brings to mind the advice often…
People often ask about "the best exercise to lose weight." There are at least two ways, and they both involve saying "no" to food. “'The best exercise I know of,'…
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "Y did the chicken X the road" is a math/science version.…
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the successor to World War II’s Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The CIA has also been nicknamed “The Agency,” "Pickle Factory" (since at…
The FBI has also been nicknamed "Fake Bureau of Investigation," "Famous But Incompetent," "Fascist Bastards Incorporated," "Fascist Bureau of…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for food safety, drug safety and other issues. Some critics of the FDA have…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for food safety, drug safety and other issues. Some critics of the FDA have…
Wikipedia: World Trade OrganizationThe World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations. The WTO…
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the successor to World War II’s Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The CIA has also been nicknamed “The Agency,” "Pickle Factory" (since at…
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the successor to World War II’s Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The CIA nickname of "Clowns In America" has been printed on many images.…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…
"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…