28 Feb /13

Chauvinism

Chauvinism actually originates from the French soldier Nicolas Chauvin who is said to have performed amazing feats for France on the battlefield in the early 1800s.Continue reading Chauvinism

21 Feb /13

Boycott

Today’s word of the day “boycott” originates from a man called Captain Boycott who worked as an agent for collecting rent.Continue reading Boycott

18 Feb /13

Bikini

What does nuclear testing, fabric shortages during the war and Olympic volleyball teams have in common? The bikini, of course.Continue reading Bikini