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There are many interesting terms that we come across our daily life and little do we know about their origins. Let us try to find out the origins for a few of the most commonly used words. Marathon – we all know that marathon means to run. These days “midnight marathon” has gained popularity with many people participating and supporting various causes. The word “marathon” is said to have come from an ancient legend of Greece, of a person named Pheidippides who was a Greek officer of arms (known as ‘Herald’). Pheidippides ran 40kms from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce the victory of the Battle of Marathon. Due to exhaustion, he collapsed and died with the words “We have won”. This authenticity of this legend is being debated by many scholars and historians and yet this story … Continue reading →