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Thu Oct 08 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Strange, Dark & Funny: The Origins of Everyday Sayings

  • 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian, IL, United States, Illinois 60445 · Midlothian
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Strange, Dark & Funny: The Origins of Everyday Sayings
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Thursday, October 8
6:30 - 7:30 PM
In this engaging presentation, explore the fascinating history behind familiar sayings such as “bite the bullet,” “mad as a hatter,” and “read the riot act.” Discover how war, medicine, entertainment, and everyday life shaped the phrases that still survive centuries later.
Registration suggested.
https://midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/strange-dark-funny-origins-everyday-sayings-10202
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14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian, IL, United States, Illinois 60445

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