The phrase 'rule of thumb' is derived from and old English law which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
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The six official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
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The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable"!
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The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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The word "pornography" comes from the Greek meaning the "writings of prostitutes."
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Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.
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The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad!
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The word "gorilla" comes from a Greek word that means "a tribe of hairy women".
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