First-century graffiti. People in ancient times could be just as bawdy and colorful as we are today. To prove it, we found some graffiti written on the walls in the city of Pompeii, and found plenty of sex, arrogance and good old fashioned bathroom...
A Japanese version of the idiom “the grass is always greener” translates to “the neighbor’s flowers are red.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Neighbor’s Flowers are Red” You know how...
If you watch British police procedurals, you’ll likely come across the term to grass someone, meaning “to inform on someone” or “to rat someone out.” It’s a bit of British rhyming slang that originated with the 19th...
Tyson in Seattle, a counseling student, noticed that older readings refer to teenagers smoking dope, a phrase that to him sounds dated and not quite credible. Dope has had a busy life, referring at various times to hashish, opium, heroin, marijuana...
“Only the grass dies when elephants fight.” This Liberian proverb is a reminder that it’s the powerless who suffer when governments or factions fight. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Liberian Proverb”...
kiddie coke n.— «That is not to mention Ritalin—now referred to as “Kiddie Coke” on the street. A psychotropic drug prescribed to millions of children, Ritalin is today a bestselling drug.» —“Solution to World-Wide Drug Abuse Starts...