The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
69
In England, in the 1880's, "Pants" was considered a dirty word!
27
The words ‘racecar,’ ‘kayak’ and ‘level’ are the same whether
they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
120
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch procejt at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosnt mttaer waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter b
923
The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
85
China has more English speakers than the United States.
42
The word "clitoris" comes from the Greek word meaning "side of a hill".
51
The word "gorilla" comes from a Greek word that means "a tribe of hairy women".
12