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What is a
ham-and-egger?
What are
Anglo-Saxon attitudes?
Who or what is liable to
jump the shark?
Who first tried to
nail jelly to the wall?
The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish.
What is the
fog of war?
Who first wanted to
spend more time with one's family?
When was the
Dreamtime?
How long since the first cry of
Women and children first?
Where might you find
dark matter?
Would you want the
Midas touch?
Should you worry about
grey goo?
