EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 1 MIN
#11: Deadline — A Disputed Origin From Prison Yards and Printing Presses
from The Why of Words
Explore the dark origins of the word 'deadline.' While many assume it's a modern business term, the word actually traces back to the Civil War era and Andersonville Prison, where it literally meant a line of peril.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com
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