You say these phrases all the time, but do you know their grim origins?

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You say these phrases all the time, but do you know their grim origins? 3 min. We toss around old sayings all the time—some without thinking twice. But have you ever wondered where these phrases actually came from? You might be surprised (and a little unsettled) to find out that many of them have pretty grim backstories. Even if we're keeping things light and curious, you'll never look at everyday expressions the same way again! Read full article

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