What’s an inside-the-park homer?

The inside-the-park home run, where a batter runs around the bases without hitting the ball out of play, was more common in baseball’s dead ball era due to larger stadiums. It is now rare, but can occur from odd bounces or fielding errors. Ty Cobb holds the American League record for career inside-the-park home runs. […]

What’s a Homer way?

“Homecoming” is the moment when an audience member understands a joke or reference in a film or comedian’s routine after leaving the theater. It can be a background detail, cryptic dialogue, or sophisticated joke. Some directors and comedians intentionally include “way homers” for viewers to discover upon further viewings. It’s not always possible for an […]

Who’s Homer?

The article discusses the life and work of the ancient Greek poet Homer, who is believed to have written the Odyssey and the Iliad. While his authorship is debated, his works are widely known and considered some of the oldest in literature. Little is known about Homer’s identity, and there is no solid evidence that […]

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