Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…
"I don't drink to forget my problems. I drink to celebrate the fact that I have survived them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I DON'T DRINK TO FORGET MY…
"I don't drink to forget my problems. I drink to celebrate the fact that I have survived them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I DON'T DRINK TO FORGET MY…
When a married couple decides not to have kids and to get a dog instead, that dog gets all the attention. This was posted on X/Twitter by stoned cold fox on August 31, 2023: "no one is living…
The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…
The road sign "Survey Crew Ahead" confuses many people. A crew is surveying the road. "I saw a sign on the road while driving today that said, Survey crew ahead. I did. They looked…
“Dream big, hustle hard, but always make time for a coffee break and Satu Siep 💭☕️" was posted on Facebook by Satu Siep on September 13, 2024. "Dream big, hustle hard, but always…
Many people enjoy coffee, even if it's burning hot. This was posted on X/Twitter by SmashFilm on January 5, 2015: "*Burns tongue* *Burns throat* *Burns esophagus* mmm coffee...."…
Many people believe that the government is run by the "deep state" -- actors who are permanent and who are outside of elected government. Other people believe that there is no "deep…
Many people believe that the government is run by the "deep state" -- actors who are permanent and who are outside of elected government. Other people believe that there is no "deep…
Twix bars come two to a package, so you can have the second bar at any time. However, the second bar is usually eaten right away. "Love how Twix bars come with 2 in the packet so you can eat…
Twix bars come two to a package, so you can have the second bar at any time. However, the second bar is usually eaten right away. "Love how Twix bars come with 2 in the packet so you can eat…
Addisleigh Park is a subsection of western St. Albans, Queens. Since the late 1930s, many notable African Americans lived there, including musician Fats Waller, baseball star Jackie Robinson, civil…
Many people believe that the government is run by the "deep state" -- actors who are permanent and who are outside of elected government. Other people believe that there is no "deep…
Many people believe that the government is run by the "deep state" -- actors who are permanent and who are outside of elected government. Other people believe that there is no "deep…
"Mss Manhattan" has been the name of a character, a play, a musical, a statue, an artists' model, garments, and a book. In the 1880s, humorous dialogue was given with such names as…
Many people wonder about the first person who discovered milk from a cow. "#randomthought....to the guy who invented milk...WHAT THE HELL WAS HE DOING WITH THAT COW! O_o" was posted on…
Many people wonder about the first person who discovered milk from a cow. "#randomthought....to the guy who invented milk...WHAT THE HELL WAS HE DOING WITH THAT COW! O_o" was posted on…
Many people wonder about the first person who discovered milk from a cow. "#randomthought....to the guy who invented milk...WHAT THE HELL WAS HE DOING WITH THAT COW! O_o" was posted on…
Popeye the Sailor Man (a cartoon character) loves spinach. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fast food restaurants specialize in fried chicken, but not spinach. "Shouldn't a restaurant called…