Carl Pettit
Where Did the Phrase ‘Got You Over a Barrel’ Come From?
If someone has you ‘over a barrel,’ it’s never a good sign. This phrase means you’re in an extremely vulnerable position, and another human being (most likely not a friend) is taking advantage of that vulnerability.
5 Winter Sports You Don’t Need an Olympic Medal to Play
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Often times when you think of playing some sort of winter sport, you think of skiing, luge, snowboarding, and all those other hard to play games. (That is, hard if you're not an Olympian.) For those of us without any skill when it comes to those hardcore athletics, there are other winter sports that are, shall we say, more accessible.
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What Exactly Is the History Behind Mardi Gras?
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Atlantic Coast in 2005, New Orleans, and the region as a whole, gained more prominence in the national and international news, and rightly so.
Top 5 Outdoor Winter Travel Destinations In the World [PICTURES]
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A lot of people imagine escaping the bite of a harsh winter by booking a week or two on a sunny, tropical island somewhere. Not us. We believe you should make the most of the cold, and take your next holiday somewhere freezing, but awesome. Her
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Why Do Some People Carry Around a Lucky Rabbit’s Foot?
People carry around a lucky rabbit’s foot for luck… Duh! “Where did this peculiar habit come from?” is perhaps a better question.
The custom of toting around a rabbit’s foot for luck is practiced all over the world, but there are two main reasons why some of us choose to keep one in our pocket these days.
Where Do ‘Couch Potatoes’ Come From?
Some of you might be laughing right now, while looking at your husband or significant other and thinking, “I know exactly where couch potatoes come from. (Insert loved one’s name here).” And, you know, you’d be kind of right.
What Exactly is a ‘Scapegoat’ Anyway?
Since today is “National Blame Someone Else Day,” we thought we’d take a look at the origins of the term “scapegoat.” No, a scapegoat isn’t a tricky goat that has busted out of his pen and fled the farm. A scapegoat is someone who shoulders the blame and is punished, unjustly or not, for the misdeeds of others.
Why Do We Throw Salt Over Our Shoulders for Good Luck?
We all know the superstition about throwing salt over your shoulder for good luck when you knock some over, but do you how that tradition came to be?
Well, would you believe it was originally done to keep the devil away?
Alaska’s Dog Mushing School Brings ‘White Fang’ to Life [PICTURES]
Ever thought about living the wild Alaskan life or are you simply a fan of Jack London books? You might consider enrolling in a dog mushing school this winter. Winterlake Lodge, located on the famous Iditarod Trail in Alaska, offers its guests a four-day long dog mushing school.