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Comment on Square meal origin and meaning: Why do we say square meal? by Mike A.

Mike A. — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:54:26 +0000

In military terms, I always thought it’s a type of indoctrination of the raw meat recruit in being a soldier in command of the himself or the environment, and not the reverse. That you do “go” to your food like an animal, you bring your food to you. And it’s done by sitting in erect posture, back upright, and going through the square motions with the fork. It’s difficult, especially keeping you back upright and not leaning into your food, but it is good training in being a human and not animal!

Comment on Shunning and Social Rejection: Why am I a social outcast? by elsa

elsa — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:33:37 +0000

same

Comment on Meaning of Place Names: Why do we call places by certain names? by Declan Chalmers

Declan Chalmers — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:02:39 +0000

What about “Denhead” many of which there are in scotland, what does it mean

Comment on Money in the Kitty: Why do we say we put money in the kitty? by John Reilly

John Reilly — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:52:46 +0000

I live in New Zealand and in the language of the Maori of New Zealand, a kete is a basket. Money left, not in the “kitty,” but money left in the “kete.” Google will tell you how to pronounce this Maori word but is sounds close to “kitty.” This is why Americans and Brits can’t come up with an explanation for this saying

Comment on The History of Jewelry: Why do we wear jewelry? by Leroy Wordlaw

Leroy Wordlaw — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:02:36 +0000

Loved reading your article, especially the part that describes where on the body jewelry is worn and its significance. As you correctly note, the first evidence of Jewelry was discovered to be 75,000 years ago. And it is equally important to also note that the discovery was made in the Blombos caves of South Africa near the cape.
Thanks!

Comment on Etymology of Toast: Why is it called a toast? by Peter Gambin

Peter Gambin — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:43:02 +0000

Another explanation of the origin of the toast was given to me from a high ranking naval officer during a naval wedding speach. He claimed that, centuries past, sailors on board a rocking ship (i assume officers) would place a piece of toast on the wine cup to stop it spilling and when they raised the glass they were also raising the toast which ended up in the wine…..and over time the tradition moved to land and the etymology took shape.

Comment on Hands Behind the Back by Nicola

Nicola — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:31:59 +0000

I hate seeing people walk with their hands behind their back because, their posture is awful and asking for an early upper back curvature! I always wanted to know why people do it and now I know, it is even more stupid!

Comment on Pumpkins and Halloween: Jack o’lantern origins by Berde

Berde — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:16:15 +0000

Pumpkins with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating jack-o -lanterns originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as early canvasses. In fact, the name, jack-o -lantern, comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities.

Comment on Origins of the Piggy Bank: Why do we have piggy banks? A piggy bank history by Neci

Neci — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:32:09 +0000

The photo above is an example of a Majapahit piggy bank, which hit the scene sometime between the h and h century.

Comment on History of the Cowboy Hat: Why do Cowboys Wear Hats? by HorseWeb

HorseWeb — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:05:19 +0000

Well, now there’s one less question =) Yesterday, before going to bed, I was very excited about this question. It was interesting. Thank you for sharing!