Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
The children's classic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar (1969), shows a way of life that some people can identify with. This was posted on X/Twitter by Shannon on October 12, 2020: "I…
People can watch hours of a Netflix show -- and then decide if they like it. This was posted on X/Twitter by Tig Notaro on May 27, 2020, and it received over 22,000 likes: "The problem with…
Do libraries have the right idea on something, such as keeping people quiet? "Libraries were a good start, but we really need to keep working on the number of places where people…
Do libraries have the right idea on something, such as keeping people quiet? "Libraries were a good start, but we really need to keep working on the number of places where people…
"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…
"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…
"If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to…
In the Jules Verne science fiction adventure novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1872 in English), Captain Nemo is the designer and captain of Nautilus. The name "Nautilus"…
In the Jules Verne science fiction adventure novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1872 in English), Captain Nemo is the designer and captain of Nautilus. The name "Nautilus"…
Sprite is a popular brand of lemon-line flavored soft drink. Many people who order Sprite at a McDonald's restaurant find it extra strong, seemingly powerful enough to fry fish. (Sprite can…
Millennials often add "lol" (for "laugh out loud") at the end of a text message, and people have noticed that it's like the word "STOP" in an old-time telegram.…
Many people who attend the New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City's Times Square have to wear a diaper because there is no place to go to the bathroom.. "I can promise I…
"http://" and "https://" start many internet addresses. "HTTP" is Hypertext Transfer Protocol and "HTTPS" is "Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure."…
"I'm at a place in my life where errands are starting to count as going out" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is an adult who no longer goes out…
People often put a bay leaf in a pot of something that they're cooking. They're often not sure what the bay leaf does, but it feels like magic. Or maybe it doesn't do much of…
"I just want some cheese and quiet" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is just a cheese lover's joke on the phrase "peace and quiet." "Cheese…
"I just want some cheese and quiet" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is just a cheese lover's joke on the phrase "peace and quiet." "Cheese…
"I just want some cheese and quiet" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is just a cheese lover's joke on the phrase "peace and quiet." "Cheese…
"I just want some cheese and quiet" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is just a cheese lover's joke on the phrase "peace and quiet." "Cheese…
"Eating the rest of the donuts will keep me from eating donuts tomorrow. My logic is flawless" was posted on Bluesky by Marc on January 9, 2025. and on X/Twitter by Julio, Marc's…