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Every word
has a why
A daily etymology podcast in two minutes
Uncover the hidden histories buried inside the words you use every day. From ancient roots to modern slang, discover the stories language forgot to tell you.
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Serendipity
Persian fairy tale -- "The Three Princes of Serendip"
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Quarantine
Italian quaranta giorni -- "forty days"
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Clue
Greek mythology -- Theseus's ball of thread