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    There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”:
    tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
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    The word "listen" contains the same letters as "silent."
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    The Chinese ideogram for 'trouble' depicts two women living under one roof.
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    The word 'News' is actually an acronym standing for the 4 cardinal compass points - North, East, West, and South!
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    The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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    In England, in the 1880's, "Pants" was considered a dirty word!
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    The longest word in the English language with no vowels is Rhythms!
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