Word Myths Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends

David Wilton is the creator and editor of Wordorigins.org, since 1997 a leading Internet site for word and phrase origins. In May 1999 Yahoo Internet Life awarded the site 4 stars, calling it one of the best reference sites on the web. An amateur logophile, Mr. Wilton earned his undergraduate degree in Government and Law from Lafayette College and his master's degree in National Security Policy Studies from George Washington University. Over the years, Mr. Wilton has had an eclectic career, serving as a journalist, Army officer, defense contractor, chemical and biological arms control negotiator, and software marketing executiveWilton, David is the author of 'Word Myths Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends', published 2004 under ISBN 9780195172843 and ISBN 0195172841.