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How a single word changed the meaning of one of history's most famous phrases.
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Originally adopted to hide traces of baldness and venereal disease, today the wig has become an indispensable part of English courtroom uniforms.
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The word "mentor" has its roots in Greek mythology. Discover how a loyal friend of Odysseus—and the goddess Athena—gave us the modern term.
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