Love looking at old LIFE magazines. I’m not sure what to make of the cover girl, but I’m particularly intrigued by the headline up top: “Men At Most Primitive” is certainly not a 21st-century way to say, “White dudes intruded upon previously undisturbed, self-sufficient aboriginals.”
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On this day in LIFE Magazine — May 19, 1958: How the Girl’s Grown: Margaret O’Brien
Glossary of English language idioms derived from baseball
Charly horse, cover one’s bases and rain check are three idioms I was not aware originated with baseball. There are many more.
Reviewers! Turns out Wikipedia pretty much already has you set: “Sometimes referred to as ‘America’s pastime,’ baseball has especially affected the language of other competitive activities such as politics and business.” Hit your review of The Art of Fielding out of the park! (via Emily)
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