From moonwalking to antioxidants: 100 words are celebrating their centenary
In short: Explore a century of language in this episode of the Mental Floss List Show. Discover which slang terms, scientific labels, and cultural icons have officially reached their 100th birthdays.
The video explores a diverse collection of 100 words that have entered their centennial year. The episode covers a wide range of linguistic shifts, including the origins of slang for underwear, jail, and being conceited, as well as the history behind terms like antioxidant and moonwalking.
Viewers can also trace the longevity of specific medical terms, such as an identity disorder famously featured in an M. Night Shyamalan film, and even identify which of the presenter's favorite pastas is turning 100.
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