Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
“The greatest thing since sliced bread” is a popular expvession, but what about the invention of the knife? "I bet when knives were invented people thought they were the greatest thing…
"Grating cheese is so fun until it starts getting scary" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, when the block of cheese gets smaller, one risks getting fingers in the…
The bird flu in 2025 caused eggs to become expensive. This was posted on X/Twitter by Benny Boy on February 18, 2025, and it received over 2,500 likes: "Whatever…Reese’s Eggs are cheaper…
The bird flu in 2025 caused eggs to become expensive. This was posted on X/Twitter by Benny Boy on February 18, 2025, and it received over 2,500 likes: "Whatever…Reese’s Eggs are cheaper…
Many people love to eat dumplings. "We might be a little biased, but we're pretty sure life is just better when you're eating dumplings!" was posted on X/Twitter by 168 Asian…
Many people love to eat dumplings. "We might be a little biased, but we're pretty sure life is just better when you're eating dumplings!" was posted on X/Twitter by 168 Asian…
Many people love to eat dumplings. "We might be a little biased, but we're pretty sure life is just better when you're eating dumplings!" was posted on X/Twitter by 168 Asian…
Sarasota, Florida, shouldn't be confused with "Saah's soda," but there are jokes. "My friend Sarah accidentally left her Pepsi 60 miles south of Tampa. That's the…
Sarasota, Florida, shouldn't be confused with "Saah's soda," but there are jokes. "My friend Sarah accidentally left her Pepsi 60 miles south of Tampa. That's the…
Many people clap when their plane lands and it's the end of a safe flight. Experienced travelers often cringe at the clapping. However, in early 2025, there were several plane crashes, and the…
Many people clap when their plane lands and it's the end of a safe flight. Experienced travelers often cringe at the clapping. However, in early 2025, there were several plane crashes, and the…
Many people clap when their plane lands and it's the end of a safe flight. Experienced travelers often cringe at the clapping. However, in early 2025, there were several plane crashes, and the…
Coffee keep many people awake. "Coffee, the scent of awake" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by The Coffeetographer on November 6, 2015. Facebook The Coffeetographer November 6,…
Many people don’t throw away leftover food. They put the leftovers in Tupperware containers and store them in the refrigerator for a month—and then throw the food out. "Tupperware. For…
Many people don’t throw away leftover food. They put the leftovers in Tupperware containers and store them in the refrigerator for a month—and then throw the food out. "Tupperware. For…
"If we can just get through this month, we only have one more month to go before we need to get through another month" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Girl Scout Cookies Girl Scout Cookies are cookies sold by Girl Scouts in the United States to raise funds to support Girl Scout councils and individual troops.…
Jocular advice on eating pizza was posted on X/Twitter by Henpecked Hal on February 28, 2023, and this received over 1,300 likes: "I’m not a dietitian, but if you eat pizza right at midnight…
Entry in progress -- BP Wikiquote: Harry Browne Harry Edson Browne(17 June 1933 – 1 March 2006) was an American politician, libertarian writer and public speaker, and investment analyst. He was…
Wednesday is often called hump day." A riddle is: Q: What kind of bread do you eat on Wednesday? A: Hump-ernickel. "Hump-ernickel" is a joke on "pumpernickel" bread. The…