If you drop soap on the floor, is the floor clean, or is the soap dirty? The floor is not automatically clean because you dropped soap on it, and the soap is not automatically dirty. The cleanliness of the floor depends on various factors such as the existing dirt on the floor, the type ofContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Soap”
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Thought of the Day: Nachos
If you weigh 99lbs and eat a pound of nachos, are you 1% nacho? In a humorous or colloquial sense, one might playfully say that if you weigh 99 lbs and eat 1 lb of nachos, you are now 1% nacho. However, it’s important to note that weight percentages in this context are not scientificallyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Nachos”
Thought of the Day: Drawing Boards
Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to? The phrase “back to the drawing board” is an idiom that originated in the mid-20th century and is often used to convey the need to start over or rethink a plan that has failed. The saying is metaphorical and does not refer to anContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Drawing Boards”
Thought of the Day: Grapefruit
Why does a grapefruit look nothing like a grape? The name “grapefruit” can be a bit misleading because a grapefruit looks nothing like a grape. The name actually originated from the way the fruit grows in clusters on the tree, similar to grapes. However, the similarity ends there. Grapes are small, round berries that growContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Grapefruit”
Thought of the Day: Television
Why is it called a TV “set” when you only get one? The term “TV set” has historical roots that date back to the early days of television technology. In the early to mid-20th century, television sets were complex devices consisting of multiple components housed in a single unit. The term “set” was used toContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Television”
Thought of the Day: Chance
Why do fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing? The phrases “fat chance” and “slim chance” are examples of idiomatic expressions in the English language. Despite appearing to convey opposite meanings when considered literally, they are used interchangeably to convey a sense of improbability or a low likelihood of something happening. The originsContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Chance”
Thought of the Day: Guilty Bystanders
Why aren’t there ever any guilty bystanders? The phrase “innocent bystander” is a common expression used to describe someone who is present at an event or incident without any connection to it or responsibility for it. On the other hand, the term “guilty bystander” is not commonly used because the word “guilty” implies some levelContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Guilty Bystanders”
Thought of the Day: Overlooking the overseers
Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things? The apparent contradiction between “overlook” and “oversee” is due to the evolution of language and the nuances of their historical usage. While the terms “overlook” and “oversee” both involve a spatial element with “over,” their meanings diverged over time due to the evolution of language. “Overlook” hasContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Overlooking the overseers”
Thought of the Day: Ducking in the rain
Why is it that people duck in the rain, do they really think the rain won’t hit them? When people continue walking in the rain while ducking or adopting a stooped position, it’s often a natural and practical response to minimize exposure to the rain. While they may not be completely avoiding getting wet, thisContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Ducking in the rain”
Thought of the Day: Kidnapping
Whenever an adult is kidnapped, why isn’t it called adultnapped? The term “kidnapped” is derived from the word “kid,” which historically referred to a child or young person. The use of “kid” in this context can be traced back to the 17th century. Over time, the term “kidnap” evolved to describe the act of takingContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Kidnapping”
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