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    Ioannis Ikonomou
    Ioannis Ikonomou
    The Chief Translator for the European Parliament can speak 32 different languages fluently.
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    Before WWI, German Was the Second Most Widely Spoken Language in the United States
    Before it was repressed during World War I, German was the second most widely spoken language in the United States and many local governments, schools, and newspapers operated in German.
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    In England, in the 1880's, 'Pants' was considered a dirty word.
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    The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad!
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    In Denmark, "Fart-kontrol" means "Speed check".
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    There was no punctuation until the 15th century.
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    More people in China speak English than in the United States.
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    "Goodbye" came from "God bye" which came from "God be with you."
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