When a boxer is suffering a beating and his corner want to stop the fight they literally throw in the towel to indicate their conceding of the fight. It became a figurative phrase around 1916. Read all about it here .

Memorial Day The History of Memorial Day How have, why have, we moved from honoring those who have served this nation and given their lives for our freedoms to grilling out and playing sports ? Did you know (chances you don't since I didn't) that on Memorial Day there is supposed to be a national moment of remembrance at 3 pm local time?  Does anyone do this? National Missing Children's Day Help Keep Hope Alive for Families Tap Dance Day The History of Tap Dance International Tap Association Fred Astaire said this was perhaps the best tap dance ever recorded... Back in my day I loved the tap of Gregory Hines... And today tap continues to be relevant and impressive... End the day by watching the movie Tap with Gregory Hines. The 10 Best Tap Dance Scenes In Film Towel Day I personally love this particular observation.  If you know me well and for a rather long time you may remember that I have a "thing" about towels.  I used to tra...