QuickCheck: Did the phrase 'tying the knot' come from an actual wedding ritual?

THE phrase “tying the knot” has become a familiar way of describing marriage, often used in wedding announcements, social media captions, and everyday conversation. It paints a picture of two lives being bound together in love. Read full story

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