Thinking in a foreign language makes decisions more rational.
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The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
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The distress code 'Mayday' comes from the French for help me, M'Aide!
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There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”:
tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
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Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.
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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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