We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the words we toss around every single day without a second thought, it’s wild how little we actually know about where they came from.

So today, we’re diving deep into the secret lives of everyday words you probably never thought twice about. From ancient insults to fearless Viking warriors and quirky medieval rules, we’ve gathered some of the most surprising and delightful word origin stories out there. Keep scrolling, you’ll never look at your daily vocabulary the same way again!

The word "true" and the word "tree" have the same root (pun absolutely intended). They both come from an Indo-European word "deru" meaning strong or steadfast, which then evolved into the pro

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