stackyFACTSBefore they were holding up colored umbrellas and reciting memorized historical trivia, they were literal lifesavers. The word stems from the Old French 'guider,' which specifically referred to showing someone the way through dangerous, unfamiliar territory. Now, they mostly just show people the way to the nearest public restroom.
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