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Monday, February 23, 2026

Review: Useless Etymology: Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

Useless Etymology: Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds by Jess Zafarris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Posted by Cat. at 8:22 PM

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