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14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often. 1. Matutolypea Pronounced as “meh-tyoo-teh-lie-pee-uh,” this term puts into words something we all experience from time to time, namely getting up on the wrong side of the bed.

The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases

The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases old, history, Christmas, language, winter, words, baba recommends, terms, phrases, etymology, holiday season, obsolete If you think eggnog and wassail are funny-sounding, wait till you hear the Christmas words that didn't stand the test of time

It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words

The ever-evolving nature of language has its drawbacks, and one of these drawbacks is that many words fall out of use and are forgotten, becoming obsolete remnants found in dictionaries alone.

People Really Have No Idea What These English Words Mean!

Obsolete What they think it means: Old, out of date. What it actually means: Not produced, used, or needed. You might think that your old cellphone is obsolete, and you might be right, because that model probably isn't produced anymore.

11 Relatively Unknown Peculiar Jobs That No Longer Exist

With the rise of DVDs and streaming services, the VCRs became obsolete and so did the job of its repairman. #8. Knocker Upper: Known as a “knocker-up”, these people were employed to perform the duty of a human alarm clock.

21 Brilliant Ways to Recycle Your Old Unused CDs

The decline in the popularity of CDs (compact discs) and the appearance of superior solutions have made them obsolete. This has left many of us with plentiful stacks of CDs and DVDs in overlooked, dusty corners in our homes.

These 1900s Colored Photos are the First Ever Taken

This came to be a lighter and more convenient alternative than the Autochrome Lumière which became obsolete soon after. As we have come to see, Kodachrom was later overtaken by the rise of digital photography - this method was stopped in 2009.

Say Goodbye to Curtains and Hello to Opaque Frosted Glass!

Instead, we're going to show you just how to make a window treatment that will make curtains obsolete. Basically, you are going to replace your curtains with a paste that will turn your windows opaque, giving you extra privacy and no need for any curtains at all.

Here's How to Make Pretty Opaque Window Frosting!

Instead, we're going to show you just how to make a window treatment that will make curtains obsolete. Basically, you are going to replace your curtains with a paste that will turn your windows opaque, giving you extra privacy and no need for any curtains at all.

Take Your Old Items and Use Them in a New Way

When old items around the house become somewhat obsolete or unfashionable, what may seem like a massive pile of junk can be converted into innovative, stylish decor. These 20 items show that it is possible to breathe new life into most of your old things.

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

For example, did you know that the word 'clue' is related to the Greek myth about the Minotaur and came from an obsolete word that denotes 'a ball of string'?

Make Your Kitchen Clutter Free With These 8 Smart Tricks!

Get creative with old CD holders Image Source: listotic CDs have pretty much become obsolete by now, but what can you do with all those leftover CD holders? Well, one good way to repurpose these is by turning them into Tupperware lid holders - simple and yet utterly genius! 6.

Gripping Vintage Headlines that Took Readers By Storm

With the dawn of the internet, printed papers may soon enough become obsolete. Yet, while there's no denying that receiving your news online is more convenient, the below printed papers from the past will make you feel nostalgic.

Few Works of Art Can Surpass That of Sandro Botticelli

In fact, it is believed that Botticelli's art may have become obsolete in 1504, when Raphael came to Florence to observe the new models of Leonardo and Michelangelo.