According to Jeremy Butterfield, author of Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bare, the 10 most overused expressions are:- "At the end of the day"
- "Fairly unique"
- "I personally think"
- "At this moment in time"
- "With all due respect"
- "Absolutely"
- "It's a nightmare"
- "Shouldn't of"
- "24/7"
- "It's not rocket science"
It takes six minutes to make one Peeps chick.- Original Peeps have a shelf life of two years.
- More than 5 million Peeps are produced each day.
- Peeps have been the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy in the United States for more than a decade. Take that, jelly beans.
5 bizarre (but actual) excuses employees have given for missing work, according to a nationwide survey of 6,800 workers and 3,300 employers conducted byCareerBuilder.com - Dog was stressed out after a family reunion.
- Swallowed too much mouthwash.
- Hit a turkey while riding a bike.
- Got kicked by a deer.
- Psychic said to stay home.
A third of the workers surveyed admitted that they had played hooky last year.
What's your excuse?
1.64 million Gallons of maple syrup produced nationwide in 2008.Tapping season runs from February to April, when warm, sunny days and frosty nights create the best sap flow. Pour it on thick.
1862 is the year the first U.S. income tax was levied.Abraham Lincoln signed into law this revenue-raising method to help the federal government pay for the expenses of the Civil War. Mail your return out on time to avoid tax battles of your own!
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