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Every common expression has a history, and it's often not what one would expect. I Didn't Know That offers a lighthearted yet enlightening look at the unusual origins of hundreds of words and sayings that pepper our language. From "ants in the pants" (a questionable old English home remedy) to the "whole nine yards" (which has nothing to do with lengths of fabric), here are the surprising and often amusing stories behind the phrases we use every day. Karlen Evins fills in the background of these words and phrases and many more in fun, fascinating stories. If you've ever caught yourself wondering just how we came to say such curious things as "dressed to the nines" and "nincompoop," this clever little book will have you smiling and saying, "I Didn't Know That!"
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Interesting...
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I purchased this as a gift for my sister and she says it was a huge hit christmas day and passed around the whole family. She is always calling my husband to ask...'where did this saying come from', so this was a perfect for her.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-12-31
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"I Didn't Know That"
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Fun book to read. Easy to read, put down, & pick up again. Thanks for the quick shipping!
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-12-24
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I Didn't Know That
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The book was just what it said it was. Also, it came quickly, was brand new; not damaged at all. Good experience!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-25
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Fun book!
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"I didn't Know that" is a fun book - easy to read. It's great for keeping in those places where you occasionally have an opportunity to sit down and relax. It would make a good gift for anybody! It's interesting to see where some of our common expressions and words come from - expressions like talk turkey or letting the cat out of the bag or happy as a clam. This is fun information that can enlighten you and give you interesting tidbits to interject into everyday conversation!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-24
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Dressed to the Nines
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I thought this was a worthy companion to some of my other books on pop culture and aphorisms. It is a little short but contains a lot of well known and popular catchphrases. This book will give you plenty of "a-ha" moments. Well researched and clearly written. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-02-18
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