Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. We delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of the phrase from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs. DFTBA! Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast has ended its run on July 8, 2026 after 325 episodes over 9 seasons.
Showing posts with label Galileo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Galileo. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Retro Episode: Curiosity Killed the Cat
Why would anyone want to kill a cat?! This week we re-discover the origins of Curiosity Killed the Cat - originally broadcast May 15, 2018. Shauna geeks out of scientists who had curiosity get the better of them, Dan gets pedantic about Pliny the Elder, and they both go a little hard on Shakespeare. Check it out! #BunnyTrails
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Episode 9: Curiosity Killed the Cat
What killed the cat? Curiousity or Care? Well... both! Join Shauna and Dan as they wind down the hole of curiosity and cats, which should make the internet gods happy. Plus, we totally talk about super awesome people like Galileo, Curie, and a 91 year old author who Dan just really enjoyed. #BunnyTrails
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