Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people know that secretive government agencies (such as the Central Intelligence Agency) have done bad things (such as MKUltra mind control experiments), but it's often assumed that that…
A popular Valentine’s Day riddle is: Q: Why are artichokes so beloved?A: They’re known for their hearts. "Why are artichokes so beloved? They’re known for their hearts" was posted…
"I went for a run, but came back home after 5 minutes because I forgot something. I forgot that I'm fat and can't run for more than 5 minutes" was posted on Twitter by…
There is no "lava" in "baklava," but some people insist that there must be a "bakmagma." "Little known fact: baklava are properly called bakmagma before they come…
There is no "lava" in "baklava," but some people insist that there must be a "bakmagma." "Little known fact: baklava are properly called bakmagma before they come…
Many commercials for pharmaceuticals show people living life to the fullest by engaging in outdoor activities. A contrary view was posted on Twitter by todd dillard on July 21, 2022, and received…
"In God we trust. Guns are just backup" (also "In God we trust. My guns are just backup," "In God we trust. The guns are just backup" and "In God we trust and all…
"All I/we know (for certain) about today is that coffee will be involved" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All I know about today is that coffee will be involved…
"In God we trust. Guns are just backup" (also "In God we trust. My guns are just backup," "In God we trust. The guns are just backup" and "In God we trust and all…
"In God we trust. Guns are just backup" (also "In God we trust. My guns are just backup," "In God we trust. The guns are just backup" and "In God we trust and all…
"All I/we know (for certain) about today is that coffee will be involved" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All I know about today is that coffee will be involved…
"Be the peace you wish to see in the world" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Twitter Gael Chiarella Alba@YokibicsTodays Course: Be the peace you wish to see.1:18 AM ·…
"In God we trust. Guns are just backup" (also "In God we trust. My guns are just backup," "In God we trust. The guns are just backup" and "In God we trust and all…
"I work to buy coffee. I buy coffee so I can work. It's the circle of life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I work so I can buy iced coffee. I buy iced coffee…
"All I/we know (for certain) about today is that coffee will be involved" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All I know about today is that coffee will be involved…
"All I/we know (for certain) about today is that coffee will be involved" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All I know about today is that coffee will be involved…
A child's laughter is usually a pleasant sound, but sometimes it's not so pleasant. A joke was posted on Twitter by Howard Mittelmark on February 22, 2015: "There is nothing like the…
A "shuriken" is a Japanese concealed weapon. "Shuriken" sounds like "sure I can," and there are jokes. "If you were to ask, 'Can you tell me the Japanese…
A child's laughter is usually a pleasant sound, but sometimes it's not so pleasant. A joke was posted on Twitter by Howard Mittelmark on February 22, 2015: "There is nothing like the…
"Fresh not frozen" might be a food preference, but this does not apply to ice cubes. However, there are jokes. "I want fresh ice cubes! None of that frozen shit! Lol! RT" was…