Finally, the world makes sense.
Monday, January 5, 2015
The 40 Day Plague
If you've ever wondered where the word 'quarantine' comes from (haven't we all?), it started during times of plague when a ship would dock for 40 days. In case you didn't guess, it is of Latin origin. Also of Latin origin is the phrase libra pondo (weight measurement) which is where we get our abbreviation lb. for pound.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Featured Post
Brad Green on the GenZ Podcast
Listen to this exciting GenZ Podcast interview with restauranteur, Brad Green. Learn more about Brad Green at MrBradGreen.com . Filed und...
-
Who are you and why? What moves you to interact with your world? It's easy to pick a side whether conservative or liberal -- they both... -
Hair loss is more common than you think, and it can affect not only your scalp but your whole body. The causes can vary but the most common...
-
For content creators looking for an alternative video delivery platform, UGETUBE is your best option. An equivalent to YouTube in terms of...
No comments:
Post a Comment