Why Is It Called a Crush? (and 14 other surprising word origins)

The word 'crush' originally meant to smash something until it breaks. So how did it become what we call a romantic obsession? On today's episode of The List Show, we're uncovering the surprisingly dramatic backstories behind 15 words you use every single day. From Greek mythology to 19th century landlords, English has been collecting human drama for centuries. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1 About Mental Floss: Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine Discord: https://discord.io/mentalfloss Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Mental Floss Why Is It Called a Crush? (and 14 other surprising word origins) https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss


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