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The phrase "sleep tight" originated when mattresses were
set upon ropes woven through the bed frame. To remedy
sagging ropes, one would use a bed key to tighten the rope.

                         

The term "dog days" has nothing to do with dogs. It dates
back to Roman times, when it was believed that Sirius, the
Dog Star, added its heat to that of the sun from July 3 to
August 11, creating exceptionally high temperatures. The
Romans called the period dies canicular, or "days of the
dog."

                         

The term "honeymoon" is derived from the Babylonians who
declared mead, a honey-flavored wine, the official wedding
drink, stipulating that the bride's parents be required to
keep the groom supplied with the drink for the month
following the wedding.



The term, "It's all fun and games until someone loses an
eye" is from Ancient Rome. The only rule during wrestling
matches was, "No eye gouging." Everything else was allowed,
but the only way to be disqualified is to poke someone's
eye out.

                         

In 1945 a computer at Harvard malfunctioned and Grace
Hopper, who was working on the computer, investigated,
found a moth in one of the circuits and removed it. Ever
since, when something goes wrong with a computer, it is
said to have a bug in it.


In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a
bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear
these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your
heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other
people to know how you are feeling.