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 P.S. at the end of a letter stands for Post Script.
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"Goodbye" came from "God bye" which came from "God be with you."
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The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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Thinking in a foreign language makes decisions more rational.
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In Denmark, "Fart-kontrol" means "Speed check".
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The Danish word for condom is 'svangerskabsforebyggendemiddel'.
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French was the official language of England for over 600 years.
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