"Rhythms" is the longest English word without the normal vowels, a, e, i, o, or u.
"Second string," meaning "replacement or backup," comes from the middle ages. An archer always carried a second string in case the one on his bow broke.
"Speak of the Devil" is short for "Speak of the Devil and he shall come". It was believed that if you spoke about the Devil it would attract his attention. That's why when you're talking about someone and they show up people say "Speak of the Devil."
"Stewardesses" is the longest word that can be typed with only the left hand.
"Tautonyms" are scientific names for which the genus and species are the same.
"Taxi" is spelled exactly the same in English, French, German, Swedish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
"Teh" means "cool" in Thai. (Pronounced "tay").
"The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in English.
4 comments:
Has anyone noticed that the stupid factz don't seem as stupid since Scott started taking college courses.
Jethro is getting smarter. I bet he wouldn't lose keys today!!!
you go jethro!!!! do some gozentas for us. also second string is also "scrub e dubs"
I want an example of a tautonym. I'm proud of you Scott - Keep up the good work!
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