Art & Culture
How did Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Get Their Name
Long before keyboards and screens, every printed word was assembled by hand — one tiny metal block at a time.
Murali Duggineni
May 3, 2026
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
My Book
My first book
“EtymagIQ India”
kicks off with a flying start
I’m thrilled to share that my first book, EtymagIQ India (Etymagic India), had a blazing start, captivating readers from all walks of life. The overwhelming response from casual ones and homemakers to students, professionals, and seasoned quizzers has been heartwarming!
The book sold out within months, reaffirming my belief that quality content always finds its audience. I’m grateful for all the appreciation I have received, and considering a reprint soon.
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Stories
My Stories
Marcom
Boilerplate: The Most Recycled Paragraph with an Industrial Past
Every press release ends with the same paragraph: a fixed, polished description of the company that never changes regardless of
Murali Duggineni
May 2, 2026
History
Blood, Bombs, and the Birth of May Day
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is observed on May 1 in many countries to honor workers and
Murali Duggineni
May 1, 2026
BackStory
How “Spick and Span” Came to Mean Spotless Perfection
“Spick and span” is one of those delightful expressions that sounds exactly like what it means: something impeccably clean, neat,
Murali Duggineni
April 30, 2026
BackStory
Why “Forty Winks” is Synonymous with Napping?
In 1571, the Church of England codified the Thirty-Nine Articles, a set of doctrinal statements that every clergyman had to
Murali Duggineni
April 29, 2026
Medicine
Where did the “Rx” symbol come from?
If you have ever glanced at a doctor’s prescription or a pharmacy sign, you have seen the symbol “Rx.” It
Murali Duggineni
April 28, 2026
Etymology
How Farmers and Raiders Gave us the word “Blackmail”
The word blackmail today refers to coercion or extortion, but its origins are far removed from modern crime. The term
Murali Duggineni
April 27, 2026
BackStory
What Does “Blow Hot and Cold” Really Mean
The expression “to blow hot and cold” means to behave inconsistently or to vacillate between opposing attitudes, especially in a
Murali Duggineni
April 26, 2026
BackStory
Why do we say “Loo” and “Restroom”
The words we use for something as ordinary as a toilet reveal surprising layers of history and cultural nuance. “Loo”
Murali Duggineni
April 25, 2026
Youtube
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