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Origins: Break a Leg

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“Break a leg” is a well-known expression in theatre which means “good luck.” It is typically said to actors and musicians before a performance....
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Origin of Raining Cats and Dogs

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There are numerous guesses at the origin of the popular phrase “It’s raining cats and dogs”, none of which can be said to be...
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Astronauts Grow Taller In Space

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While astronauts are in space they gain anywhere from 1-2 inches in height. This is because in microgravity (without the force of gravity),  the spinal column...
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Dilemmas: Morton’s Fork

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A Morton’s Fork is a choice between two equally unpleasant alternatives, or two lines of reasoning that lead to the same unpleasant conclusion. It is analogous...
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Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and...
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