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Tells the stories, legends, and facts behind the origins of common American expressions.
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Everything You Know About English Is Wrong
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"How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes's latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has de