Autism = Impaired Social Interaction

September 13, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Autism” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-autism

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Published in: on September 21, 2009 at 4:12 am Leave a Comment

Bi-Polar Illness = Emotional Rollercoaster

August 30, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Bi-Polar Illness” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-bipolar

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Published in: on August 30, 2009 at 9:52 am Leave a Comment

Shingles = A Band of Excruciating Pain

August 23, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to healthh

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Shingles” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-shingles

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Published in: on August 23, 2009 at 10:23 pm Leave a Comment

Rx = Recipe of X, X Being the Variable

August 16, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health.   The Rx symbol is related to the word recipe, which meant medical prescriptions long before it was connected to the preparation of food.  

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of  “Rx” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-rx

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Published in: on August 16, 2009 at 7:23 am Leave a Comment

Penicillin = The First Miracle Drug

August 9, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Penicillin” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-penicillin

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Published in: on August 9, 2009 at 6:49 am Leave a Comment

Aspirin = The Original Wonder Drug

August 2, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Aspirin” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-aspirin

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Published in: on August 2, 2009 at 6:56 am Leave a Comment

Veep = American Slang For V.P.

August 24, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Veep” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-veep

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Published in: on August 24, 2008 at 8:31 am Leave a Comment

Democratic National Convention = End Of Primary Election Period

August 17, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Democratic National Convention” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-democratic-national-convention

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Published in: on August 17, 2008 at 6:05 am Leave a Comment

Olympic Games = A Place And Time To Set Aside Warfare

August 10, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Olympic Games” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-olympic-games

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Published in: on August 10, 2008 at 10:42 am Leave a Comment

Unemployment = More Than Just A Formula

August 3,  2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Unemployed” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-unemployment

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Published in: on August 3, 2008 at 9:29 am Leave a Comment