The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.
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The dab of toothpaste you squeeze onto your toothbrush is called a "nurdle".
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The longest word in the English language with no vowels is Rhythms!
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Switching letters is called spoonerism. For example, saying "jag of Flapan", instead of "flag of Japan".
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The distress code 'Mayday' comes from the French for help me, M'Aide!
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The P.S. at the end of a letter stands for Post Script.
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The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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