The Origins of 420
The story of how the code '420' entered drug parlance as a term signifying the time to light up a joint.
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Etymology of Sirloin
The cut of steak known as "sirloin" is not so named because an English king once knighted a piece of beef.
Etymology of 86
Did the term '86' (to get rid of someone or something) enter the English language as part of a restaurant code?
What Does Pumpernickel Mean?
Is pumpernickel bread named after a horse? Does it translate to 'devil's fart'? So many breadcrumbs to follow.
Etymology of Gringo
Did the word 'gringo' come from the song 'Green Grow the Lilacs'?
Brass Monkeys
Were brass monkeys used to store cannonballs on ships?
Etymology of Hot Dog
Was the term 'hot dog' coined by a sports cartoonist who couldn't spell 'dachshund'?
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