Upper crust

Upper crust

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Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

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The video explores the term 'Upper Crust', commonly used to describe the elite or top tier of society. It delves into the possible origins of the phrase, including a theory about bread baking in old English kitchens, though this lacks evidence. The term also refers to the Earth's top layer and people's hats in the 1800s. All meanings share a common theme of referring to the highest part of something, explaining its association with wealth and importance.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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