Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people go to a drive-thru at a place like Starbucks and are confronted with an iPad, and the question of what amount they want to tip. This was posted on X/Twitter by Bobby C on April 1, 2022,…
Most adults have to shop for groceries. They often have to go to several grocery stores to get the items they need. "I feel like the fact that I had to use four different grocery stores today…
Many people cannot afford to go to the dentist. To avoid dental pain, they chew on the other side of their mouth (the side that doesn't hurt). "Thinking of going back to my old dental…
Many people cannot afford to go to the dentist. To avoid dental pain, they chew on the other side of their mouth (the side that doesn't hurt). "Thinking of going back to my old dental…
"ASAP" means "as soon as possible." This means "immediately," but who can spell that? "People only say ASAP because they can’t spell emedeeitly" was posted…
"ASAP" means "as soon as possible." This means "immediately," but who can spell that? "People only say ASAP because they can’t spell emedeeitly" was posted…
"ASAP" means "as soon as possible." This means "immediately," but who can spell that? "People only say ASAP because they can’t spell emedeeitly" was posted…
Mountain Dew (or Mtn Dew) is a soft drink that was invented in the 1940s and named after the slang for "moonshine." Many people believe that it's a beautiful name for a drink,…
Mountain Dew (or Mtn Dew) is a soft drink that was invented in the 1940s and named after the slang for "moonshine." Many people believe that it's a beautiful name for a drink,…
Mountain Dew (or Mtn Dew) is a soft drink that was invented in the 1940s and named after the slang for "moonshine." Many people believe that it's a beautiful name for a drink,…
Many people dislike Monday, the start of the traditional work week. "It's Monday. Remember to stay positive. For example, at least it's not Monday tomorrow" is one of many…
Mountain Dew (or Mtn Dew) is a soft drink that was invented in the 1940s and named after the slang for "moonshine." Many people believe that it's a beautiful name for a drink,…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…
There is a time in the late afternoon when it's seemingly too late for coffee, but too early for alcohol. "too late for coffee, too early for wine...what to do??" was posted on…