Why do we say “elephant in the room”? Why do we say “dog and pony show”? And why do we say “sly as a fox”? These and many other popular expressions are part of everyday life in the English language — ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “the cat got your tongue,” which means you’re left speechless. But if you’re a cat owner, you may be left speechless with confusion when your cat has her tongue ...

“Cat got your tongue” and other popular sayings are common in the English language. These and many other popular expressions are part of everyday life — yet most of us haven’t stopped to consider or ...

People love to collect, and it seems everyone has something they just can’t get enough of. For me, pet-related trivia holds endless fascination. Here are some quirky tidbits I’ve found over the years.

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