Why Is There “Dead” in Deadline? And Other Weird Word Origins!

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Have you ever wondered where common words like deadline, freelancer, or nightmare come from? Every day, we use words without thinking about their surprising, sometimes chilling pasts. But hidden behind these ordinary words are fascinating weird word origins—stories filled with war, rebellion, plagues, and even ghostly myths. In this article, we’ll explore the strange, often … Read more