The word "listen" contains the same letters as "silent."
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French was the official language of England for over 600 years.
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Canada is an Indian word meaning 'Big Village'.
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The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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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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'Vodka' is Russian for 'little water'.
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The word "pornography" comes from the Greek meaning the "writings of prostitutes."
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