Have you ever heard a word or phrase and wondered when people started saying it? And why? Here’s a video from Weird History explaining the origin of many popular catchphrases. [Weird History]
We all know that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y… But the way linguists define vowels may mean R qualifies as well! Find out more about how the letter r can qualify as a vowel in this episode of Otherwords. [Storied]
Weird History Food will hit the “57” on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup’s true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let’s pour this video out in a nice, thick, ketchup-y way. Catchup […]
The seafaring criminals known as pirates have existed for thousands of years. But because of the portrayals found in literature – or seen in films, TV shows, or on stage – much of what the general public thinks about pirates is likely historically inaccurate. Take for instance the pirate accent. Many believe the origin of […]
The history of pizza is not as clear-cut (into 8 slices) as you might imagine. Pizza history is actually filed with myths and half-truths. In this episode, host Justin Dodd peels back the cheesy surface to uncover the truth (and some of the more entertaining lies) about pizza’s history. [Mental Floss]
Accidental discoveries and inventions have often turned out to be some of the most important to human history. While it might seem intuitive to think that all archaeological finds were discovered by archaeologists or that all scientific discoveries were purposely made by scientists, that just isn’t always the case. Sometimes, discoveries are made by ordinary […]
When viewers see Thing, they experience a mix of confusion and curiosity about how he became a part of the Addams family. Keep watching to find out the origin story of the Thing from Wednesday Addams! [Bopping]
Nerd of the Rings is a popular YouTuber known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on the world of Middle-earth as depicted in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. In one of his recent videos, Nerd of the Rings gives a comprehensive history of the Shire, the idyllic homeland of the hobbits. Be […]