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‘Underground’ is the only word in English that begins and ends with the letters ‘und.’
This unique combination of letters makes 'underground' stand out in English vocabulary. While there are other words containing 'und,' none share this specific pattern at both ends of the word, highlighting the rarity of certain letter combinations in English.
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The word ‘nerd’ first appeared in Dr. Seuss’s book ‘If I Ran the Zoo’ in 1950.
Dr. Seuss invented the word as the name of a grumpy fantasy creature, but it quickly evolved to...
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‘Emoji’ doesn’t come from ’emotion’ but from Japanese words meaning ‘picture letter.’
Despite popular belief, 'emoji' combines the Japanese 'e' (picture) and 'moji' (character), not the English word 'emotion.' This...
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The word ‘testify’ has its roots in ancient Rome, where men swore on their testicles.
In ancient Rome, men would take oaths while holding their testicles, considered a symbol of virility and truthfulness....