Misnomers #1
The Guardian does a List of the Day; today’s is misnomers: 1. Arabic numerals (originated in India) 2. Peanut (a legume, not a nut) 3. Tin can, tin foil (made of aluminium, not tin) 4. Madison Square Garden (not square; not a garden) 5. Danish pastries (invented in Austria) [and known as Vienna bread in [...]
