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The Story of How Cricket Came to India
There’s a lot that divides us as a country, but one thing that brings us all together is cricket....
CONTINUE READINGWhat’s a Dog Day and What does it have to do with the Star Sirius?
Ever wondered what people are talking about when they say the ‘Dog Days’ of summer? You might think it has...
CONTINUE READINGOrigin Story: Who Celebrated the First April Fool’s Day?
It’s time to let your inner prankster out because it’s April Fool’s Day! As you ready your fake lizards...
CONTINUE READINGOrigin story: The History and Evolution of Traffic Lights
Imagine a set of people having a heated discussion in a closed room. The conversation can turn into a complete...
CONTINUE READINGOrigin Story: Who Invented Money?
Remember when you got your first pocket money? It was such an exciting moment – to receive your own, hard-earned...
CONTINUE READINGOrigin story: Where Did Viruses Come From?
Viruses are microscopic parasites that live all around us on our planet. You may be shocked to know that there...
CONTINUE READINGOrigin Story: Why Do We Say Hello When Answering the Phone?
What word is more ever-present in the English language as “hello?” Sure, ‘mama’ or ‘dada’ might often be an infant’s...
CONTINUE READINGThe Origin Story of the word ‘OK’
Here’s a quiz: which is that one English word that is recognized throughout the world and no other word of...
CONTINUE READINGFlying High: The Origin Of Air Travel
Last month, on Origin Story, you read about the history of ships and the adventure of sailing. This month, let’s...
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