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Jeff AKA Snoopy 06/03/22 2:22:44 AM #1:	Anyone find the study of words and their origins to be fascinating? For example, jumbo means large because of an elephant in the late 1800's was named Jumbo. Also, the word dunce comes from a late 1200's scientist named John Duns who was later found to be wrong about most of his theories. His continued followers were called Dunces. --- https://i.imgur.com/GWG5c3r.gif <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:965505800] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>Anyone find the study of words and their origins to be fascinating? For example, jumbo means large because of an elephant in the late 1800's was named Jumbo. Also, the word dunce comes from a late 1200's scientist named John Duns who was later found to be wrong about most of his theories. His continued followers were called Dunces. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xethuminra 06/03/22 2:23:02 AM #2:	Yes! <cite>Xethuminra posted [p:965505806] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>Yes! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 06/03/22 2:31:34 AM #3:	I wouldn't say I love it, but I do look up the etymology of words from time to time when curiosity strikes me. --- They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn But without our brain and muscle not a single wheel can turn <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:965505922] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>I wouldn't say I love it, but I do look up the etymology of words from time to time when curiosity strikes me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 06/03/22 2:32:05 AM #4:	Actually, yes. Everything about it is fascinating. Having said that, English spelling is janky AF. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:965505931] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>Actually, yes. Everything about it is fascinating. Having said that, English spelling is janky AF.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
asagi_mode_gone 06/03/22 2:32:58 AM #5:	I have several sites for etymologies bookmarked, actually. <cite>asagi_mode_gone posted [p:965505944] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>I have several sites for etymologies bookmarked, actually. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchangelBaruch 06/03/22 2:35:37 AM #6:	I love Japanese etymology, the origin of kanji and their meanings is fascinating. One day I want to start a YT channel about it. --- Vocaloid topic: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/2000121-/76430759 <cite>ArchangelBaruch posted [p:965505981] in Anyone els... [t:80043269]...</cite> <quote>I love Japanese etymology, the origin of kanji and their meanings is fascinating. One day I want to start a YT channel about it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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