Trivia Labs: "Dawn Breaks Over Marblehead"
So we've heard the expression "Dawn breaks over Marblehead", and it typically refers to the act of suddenly realising something that was either very obvious, or that everybody else knew already.
But where did this phrase come from? Does it have a deeper meaning?
Here's what our Reserachers in the Trivia Lab have uncovered so far:
- This is a phrase that originated in the NE United States, specifically around Boston, MA.
- Marblehead is an actual coastal town in MA
- Marblehead is considered to be the birthplace of the US Navy
- The town of Marblehead is built almost entirely upon bedrock. Photos of the town show lots of exposed rock, adding credence to this assertion. Perhaps this is where the town derives it's name?
- The coast of MA is one of the first to recieve morning light in the US, as it is on the Eastern Seaboard
Trivia Lab conclusion:
The phrase is used because of the double meaning derived from the name "Marblehead". The town is built on bedrock, known to be incredibly dense. The proposition that an idea "dawns" upon somebody is a long-held concept, the "light of reason" suddenly appearing. A person considered "dense" would be somebody who did not have ideas come easily to them. Therefore, "dawn broke over marblehead" would be the same as "the idea occurred to the dense-headed". There is very little deeper meaning than this.
But where did this phrase come from? Does it have a deeper meaning?
Here's what our Reserachers in the Trivia Lab have uncovered so far:
- This is a phrase that originated in the NE United States, specifically around Boston, MA.
- Marblehead is an actual coastal town in MA
- Marblehead is considered to be the birthplace of the US Navy
- The town of Marblehead is built almost entirely upon bedrock. Photos of the town show lots of exposed rock, adding credence to this assertion. Perhaps this is where the town derives it's name?
- The coast of MA is one of the first to recieve morning light in the US, as it is on the Eastern Seaboard
Trivia Lab conclusion:
The phrase is used because of the double meaning derived from the name "Marblehead". The town is built on bedrock, known to be incredibly dense. The proposition that an idea "dawns" upon somebody is a long-held concept, the "light of reason" suddenly appearing. A person considered "dense" would be somebody who did not have ideas come easily to them. Therefore, "dawn broke over marblehead" would be the same as "the idea occurred to the dense-headed". There is very little deeper meaning than this.
posted by cowboy00242 at 1:22 PM
3 Comments:
Around here (north shore of MA), Beverly is considered the birthplace of the Navy, primarily because Washington's Navy (Militia at the time) was posted here during the Revolutionary War.
The denser the something is, the harder it is to penetrate. Humankind has been living in the 3rd density for hundreds of thousands of years. Dawn has broke on few individuals over time but now the light is increasing and earth is transitioning into the 4th density. Light is dawning on Marblehead in the largest way right now! Just watch and enjoy the ride.
Yea....nope...Marblehead headers Captain,and where maned by headers...we just got supplies from Beverly....Marblehead was the birthplace of the American Navy...did the USS Constitution come and drop anchor in 1997 in Beverly harbor...nope she came in to port to have safe harbor once again..and who took her in to the harbor..in 1997 another Marblehead Captain..Captain Kelly...
Post a Comment
<< Home