

Paul Anthony Jones
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Paul Anthony Jones is a writer and musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. He is the author of word origins guide Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons, and runs its tie-in Twitter account @HaggardHawks.




The tradition of wearing a yellow jersey in cycling races dates back to the Tour de France in the early 20th century.
Mozart once wrote an entire symphony in just four days. From Haydn to Schumann, these composers penned these beloved classical music staples at astounding rates.
The famous artists met in 1922 and engaged in an on-again, off-again relationship.
From Bruce Springsteen to James Brown, expect to hear these at your holiday barbecue.
From insects to the moon, people have mistaken very Earthly phenomena for UFOs many times.
The origins of the phrase "straight from the horse's mouth" are debated, but might have something to do with betting on horse races.
The Queen frontman penned part of this tune in the bathtub. Here's the story behind how Freddie Mercury wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."
Why are so many pencils painted yellow? The answer traces back to a prizewinning pencil, luxury branding, and graphite imported from China.
The Master of Suspense left the world with a farewell as memorable as his films.
What does "41" mean in slang? Here's how a seemingly random number became Gen Alpha and Gen Z's latest inside joke after 6-7.
Why do MMA fighters, wrestlers, and rugby players often have cauliflower ear? Learn what causes this distinctive sports injury, how it's treated, and whether it's permanent.
'House of the Dragon' has nothing on some of these historical family meltdowns, from the Medici and Pazzi rivalry to the Wars of the Roses.