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The Ultimate Journey Through History\u2019s Most Fascinating Facts
\nEver wondered why we say the things we do? The WINKT series takes you on a fun, high-energy journey through the origins of everyday phrases and “wow” facts. This isn\u2019t your average history book\u2014it\u2019s an interactive digital experience designed for the modern reader.<\/p>\n

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Inside this Digital Edition:<\/strong>
\nVisually Stunning History: Includes specially commissioned, high-resolution artwork that is both historically accurate and reveals the literal origins of famous phrases. See the original “square meal” (a sawn-off square plank of wood) and discover why going “Beyond the Pale” was once a life-or-death decision.<\/p>\n

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The Dark Truths of Nursery Rhymes:<\/strong>
\nUncover the hidden meanings behind the songs we teach our children. From political satire (Ride a Cock-Horse) to the gritty social commentary of Half a Pound of Tuppenny Rice.<\/p>\n

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\nDiscover the “missing links” in history. Learn how the phrase “To Pop Your Clogs” connects directly to Pop Goes the Weasel, and how 18th-century craftsmen “popped” (pawned) their “weasels” (tools) just to survive.<\/p>\n

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