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On this episode of Our American Stories, here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author, Andrew Thompson, as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. All in all, it is estimated that around 800 Jews were saved by Corrie ten Boom and her family. Hear Corrie (who moved to and is buried in the United States) tell her story!

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Time Codes:

00:00 - “Put A Sock In It” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions

10:00 - The Woman Who Saved 800 Jews: Corrie ten Boom

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