The longest word in the English language with no vowels is Rhythms!
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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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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 'mortgage' comes from a French law term that means 'death pledge'.
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The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan.
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'Vodka' is Russian for 'little water'.
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The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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More people in Africa speak French than in France itself.
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