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Ever wondered why we say “a stitch in time saves nine” or “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”? In this laugh-out-loud deep dive, The Strange History Podcast explores the true, weird, and wonderfully human origins of our most common old sayings. Host Amy unravels centuries of forgotten wisdom — from Roman horse traders to 18th-century seamstresses, from spilled milk to midnight oil — uncovering the odd, hilarious, and surprisingly literal history behind each phrase. Featuring signature Strange History humor, fake sponsor ads, and more twisted trivia than a medieval tongue twister, this episode proves that every cliché once had a story… and sometimes, a sword fight. Press play to learn how our ancestors’ best advice got lost, bent, and stitched into everyday speech.

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