Whether it’s interesting or not, a waste of time or not, or actually has some amount of value, I always enjoy exploring the origins of the countless old sayings and expressions that are such an integral part of the English language.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.