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Every day, one word, two minutes. The Why of Words explores the surprising origins of the words you use every day -- where they came from, how they changed, and what they reveal about the world that made them. Created and curated by Sticky Note Podcasts with AI assistance

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  • #15: Torpedo — Named After an Electric Fish That Stuns Its Prey

    #15: Torpedo — Named After an Electric Fish That Stuns Its Prey
    Apr 24 2026
    Discover the surprisingly weird origin of the word 'torpedo'—it didn't start as a weapon, but as the name of a deadly electric ray. This episode traces how a fish from the Mediterranean became the term for modern underwater missiles, revealing the unexpected path of linguistic evolution.

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  • #14: Campaign — Every Election Is Still a Military Operation

    #14: Campaign — Every Election Is Still a Military Operation
    Apr 23 2026
    Explore the surprising military roots of the word 'campaign.' Discover how this everyday term for sustained efforts traces back to Latin *campania* and medieval battlefields, revealing that modern political and marketing campaigns are literally preparing a battlefield.

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  • #13: Berserk — Viking Bear-Warriors Who Wore Animal Skins

    #13: Berserk — Viking Bear-Warriors Who Wore Animal Skins
    Apr 22 2026
    Discover the surprising origins of 'berserk'—a word meaning to lose all control and go wild. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't stem from Viking battle fury but from something far more primal: actual bears. Trace the word's journey from Old Norse in the 10th century to its modern meaning.

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