This 1944 movie gave its name to a psychological tactic

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Pop culture etymologies This 1944 movie gave its name to a psychological tactic 6 min. We are used to thinking that the words we use daily are derived from Latin or Greek words used centuries ago, or that great authors like Shakespeare coined them. Sometimes, though, these everyday terms have been in use for just a few decades, or are the product of a children’s book or a cartoon, and we are none the wiser. Let’s have a look at 11 words that were first used or popularized in books and movies. Read full article

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These items smuggled at customs are more bizarre than you'd expect

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General   These items smuggled at customs are more bizarre than you'd expect   5 min. Read Now We've all been there: standing in the customs line, heart beating a little faster than usual, even when we’ve got nothing to hide. What you don’t know is that the day-to-day reality of the border agent’s booth is far more eccentric: from 500-pound stashes of Mexican bologna to turtles taped to someone's legs, customs officers deal with a plethora of weird contraband on a regular basis. Buckle up and read on to know some of the strangest customs stories. Read Full Article

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