Month: March 2016
Why Do We Say ‘Eleven’ Instead Of ‘Oneteen’?
Regardless of how common it is, we can all admit that ‘eleven’ and ‘twelve’ are the two numbers that just don’t follow the same rule as the others when it comes to spelling. For those who are just starting to learn English, it is often a challenge to keep in mind that 11 and 12 are …
Do Dogs Really Have Only Black And White Vision?
It’s been known for quite a while that man’s best friend sees our world through black and white shades. In fact, professional dog trainers have been choosing toys and training tools based on the fact that these pets are unable to detect one color from the other. Still, how much of it is actually true? …
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Where Does The Saying ‘Nice Guys Finish Last’ Come From?
Nowadays, the phrase ‘Nice guys finish last’ is so commonly used that perhaps we don’t even think about its origin. But where does it actually come from and, most importantly, why has everybody saying it for so long? Well, the answer is pretty simple: baseball. In case you haven’t heard of Leo Durocher, he is one …
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Why Is Pink Girly And Blue a Boys´ Color?
Back in 1918, a publication from an exchange distribution called Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department, explained how ‘Pink suits young men because it comes from red, which is a strong color. Meanwhile, blue is for the young ladies. The explanation is simple: pink is a more grounded shading, so it is, logically, more suitable for the boys, …
The ‘Hollywood’ Sign Was Never Supposed To Be There. Why Not?
What is the first thing you think about when you hear the world ‘Hollywood’? For most, it’s the enormous sign placed on the L.A. hills which seems to have been there since forever. Well, apart from the fact that initially it wasn’t even Hollywood, but ‘Hollywoodland,’ the worldwide famous symbol wasn’t created for the purpose …
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Where Does The ‘r’ in ‘Mrs.’ Come From?
When it comes to the abbreviation ‘Mr.’ it’s all clear and logical: it stands for ‘Mister,’ there are two consonants in it and it sounds good. But what about ‘Mrs.’ especially that there is no ‘R’ in the word it supposedly comes from, ‘Missis’? Firstly, the word ‘Missis’ didn’t exist when the abbreviation was created. …
Why Does Light Help You Sneeze?
What’s the most common advice you get when you feel like sneezing? That’s right, at least one person tells you to look into the light. And most of the time, it actually works. In fact, it works so well that nearly 35% of the world population sneezes when looking at something bright – even if …
