The Lexicon Files: The Stories Behind Words

Decoding 'Eureka!': Archimedes' Legendary Exclamation


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In this episode of "The Lexicon Files: The Stories Behind Words," Oliver Wordwright unravels the fascinating tale behind the exclamation "Eureka!" Learn how it's connected to the ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes and his famous bathtub discovery, as well as how the word has evolved through the ages to become a powerful symbol of sudden insight and innovation.


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