From Buckhorn Knife Handles to Knucklebones: How "Passing the Buck" and "Rolling Bones" Shaped Games of Chance

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How a Simple Poker Marker Changed Everyday Language Some phrases hide a surprising history. The expression "pass the buck" shows up in newspapers, novels, and everyday conversation as a shorthand for shifting responsibility