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17 Feb /14

Philemon Holland – translator of the day

Even in his time, he was recognised as a great translator from Latin into English.Continue reading Philemon Holland – translator of the day

6 Feb /14

The term gusher relates to the verb gush which means to flow out rapidly.Continue reading Gusher

5 Feb /14

What a combination of German and English! The term fossil fuel was first mentioned by the German chemist Caspar Neumann.Continue reading Fossil fuel

4 Feb /14

The word fossil initially related to something being dug out of the ground and originated from the Latin fossilis.Continue reading Fossil

28 Jan /14

Gambit refers to a chess opening in which pieces are sacrificed so as to gain a better position.Continue reading Gambit