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From http://www.history.com/shows/americas-secret-slang/about

American’s Secret Slang is a new TV series on the History Channel. Here is the series description from the History Channel’s website:

“The history of America is buried in a surprising place—the unique phrases we use every day. What’s the story behind our most popular slang phrases, from “dyed in the wool” and “long in the tooth” to “three sheets to the wind” and “dead as a doornail?” Even words as simple as “hello” and “goodbye” contain secret messages—powerful hidden records of the American story.”

Watch videos from the series at http://www.history.com/shows/americas-secret-slang/videos

Read a review of this resource at http://esltech.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/americas-secret-slang/