They all were proficient in Latin. From the Middle Ages until about the middle of the 20th century, Latin was a central part of a manâs schooling in the West. Along with logic and rhetoric, grammar (as Latin was then known) was included as part of the Trivium â the foundation of a medieval liberal arts education.
Duct Tape was Originally Named âDuckâ Tape and Came in Green, Not Silver. Today I found out Duct tape was originally named âDuckâ tape and originally only came in green, not silver. Duct tape was originally invented by Johnson & Johnsonâs Permacel division during WWII for the military. The military specifically needed a waterproof tape that could be used to keep moisture out of ammunition cases.
Before Table Tennis.. When the game first started it was called by a number of different names. Whif whaf, gossamer, and flim flam were commonly used to describe it. The words, as can be assumed, were derived from the sound that the ball made when hit back and forth on the table. In 1901 though, English manufacturer J. Jaques & Son Ltd registered one of the more popular names, Ping-Pong, as a copyright. He later sold the trademark to the Parker Brothers in the United States.