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Languages FactsJuly 29, 2008

Three consective strikes in bowling is called a turkey.
The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for ‘To Insure Prompt Service’.
The ‘v’ in the name of a court case does not stand for ‘versus’, but for ‘and’ (in civil proceedings) or ‘against’ (in criminal proceedings).
The verb “cleave” is the only English word with two synonyms […]

facts - 0052March 30, 2008

French was the official language of England for over 600 years.

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