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Where Did the Phrase 'Fall Off the Wagon' Originate?

This man does not appear to be occupying a wagon.

Where Did the Phrase 'Fall Off the Wagon' Originate?

Why Do People Propose on One Knee?

She (probably) said yes!

Why Do People Propose on One Knee?

What's the Difference Between Buzzards and Vultures?

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What's the Difference Between Buzzards and Vultures?

Titular vs. Eponymous: What’s the Difference?

Miranda is an important character in Shakespeare's The Tempest, but she's not the titular role.

Titular vs. Eponymous: What’s the Difference?

Why Does Our Hair Grow Darker as We Get Older?

Get ready to be a brunette, kid.

What’s the Difference Between Bagels and Bialys?

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Low Blow: How Can Martial Artists Get Hit in the Crotch Without Getting Hurt?

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What Benefits Do Presidents Get After They Leave Office?

Barack Obama walks on the colonnade after leaving the Oval Office for the last time as President on January 20, 2017.

What Was the Original Reason for the 25th Amendment?

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Why Does Seeing Food Make Your Mouth Water?

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Why Are Marines Called 'Jarheads'?

Why are Marines known as jarheads? The answer may have something to do with mules.

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?

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Why Are Dogs So Afraid of Vacuums?

She knows it's coming.

What's the Origin of 'Let the Cat Out of the Bag'?

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Why Do We Make New Year's Resolutions?

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