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270: ALL QUIZ BONANZA! #54
Good Job, Brain!
Etymology Quiz and Word Origins
The chapter features a lively word nerd etymology quiz where contestants guess the original meanings of common phrases and words we use today in English that have evolved metaphorically. The discussion touches on the historical origins of terms like 'milestone', 'mercenary', 'freelancer', 'motherload', 'trailblazer', 'wheelhouse', 'highlights', and 'boilerplate'. It also explores the military origin of 'undermine' and the strategic advantage of having a moat for defense.
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