Did you know that every time you galvanise yourself to pick up the saxophone, or pop on a cardigan before sipping a glass of pasteurised milk, or you enjoy a Caesar salad and a play on a Rubik’s Cube you have someone in particular to thank for the pleasure? 

This week we’re returning to the ever-rich world of eponyms. Join us to find out how everything from the Cyrillic alphabet to chauvinism can be traced back to one man or woman in history.

A Somethin’ Else production. 

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Susie’s Trio

Amaranthine – undying and immortal; a beautiful purple/red colour 

Brindle – streaked or spotted with a darker colour (especially in dogs) 

Arcadian – idyllically simple and contented 

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