In the 1920’s, Americans were warned of a new danger sweeping across the country. This menace that harmed people’s health, ruined minds, and threatened marriages. The culprit? The national obsession with a new form of entertainment: crossword...
Dan, an accountant in Cincinnati, Ohio, wonders about the origin of the term bean counter. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Why Do We Call Them Bean Counters?” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Dan. I’m calling from...