White House Name Origins
Did the White House obtain its name when it was repainted white after the British burned it in 1814?
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Etymology of Pink Slip
Did the term 'pink slip' originate because employees were commonly sent dismissal notices printed on pink slips of paper?
Etymology of Blackmail
Was blackmail so designated because letters of extortion were sent by mail?
Etymology of Blue Laws
Were American 'blue laws' so named because they were originally printed on blue paper?
Etymology of Red Light District
Did 'red light district' come from railway brakemen leaving their lanterns on cathouse porches?
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