Exploration of the origins of popular English language expressions involving animals and creatures, such as 'elephant in the room', 'dog and pony show', and 'sly as a fox'.
Diner lingo from the mid-20th century in the US had unique phrases to describe food items, often with a political or cheeky twist. The tradition faded out by the 1970s but left behind some common culinary idioms still used today.