The Truth about Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving is an American holiday that is celebrated every year. It’s usually the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is undoubtedly a popular holiday celebrated by …
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Origin of Sayings
Have you ever heard something in plain English, and the meaning is entirely different from the meaning of the words that make up the sentence? I bet you hear them …
Origin of Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater
Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater is one of the English nursery rhymes, and it consists of a round folk song with index number -13497. This rhyme was first published in Britain …
Origins of Sociology
Sociology is the study of humanity based on several parameters. The most basic of these are: Culture, such as the language of society. Social structure, or how members of a …
Origin of Species (Book by Charles Darwin)
It is true that the book (Origin of Species) forever changed the narrative of science. The book was successfully published on November 24, 1859. Thanks to Darwin’s Origin of Species, …
Origin of Japanese Martial Arts
‘Martial arts’ is an extremely general term that encompasses a vast variety of self-defense techniques that can be found in Japan. Three of the most commonly used terms are ‘bud?’, …
Origin of Samba
Have you ever heard of a dance that even has its own national day? The answer to this is an iconic dance that is at the heart of many Brazilians …
Ethnic Origin of Last Names
Last names are also known as family names or surnames. They indicate the family to which a person belongs and they are widely used by different cultures and societies around …
Origin of April Fools’ Day
Every year, people come together to join in to play practical jokes and spread hoaxes and get away with it Scot-free. Why? It’s April Fools’ Day – the favorite day …
Understanding Family of Origin
At the mention of the word “family”, people naturally understand that they are those who share blood or genetic ties with you. Every individual is part of a family. You …