Language is indeed one of the most fascinating things about what makes us human. However, there's much more to it than just an agreed upon system of letters, grammar, and vocabulary. It's also about the great history that molded it into what it is now - the discovery of which makes us appreciate it more than ever. Let's have a look at 10 interesting curiosities about the English language that you might not have known!
Video by Simone Scicluna
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Fascinating - Real CIA Experiments of Psychic Powers
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Jesse James: The Harsh Truth Behind the Old West Legend
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This Hilarious Song Perfectly Sums Up My "Efficient" Memory
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The Most EGGstravagant Chicken Coops We’ve Seen!
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These Photos Will Give You Some Eye Opening Perspective
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Ancient Rome Had Different Kinds of Gladiators...
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These Lesser-Known History Facts Are Rather Surprising
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10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
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The Past Was a Surprising and Truly Strange Time...
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Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
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How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?
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Expand Your Knowledge with These Intriguing Facts
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These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!
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17 Fascinating Facts About Anything and Everything
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Discover How This Board Game Saved Thousands During WWII
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14 Odd Inventions You Won’t Believe Were Once in Use
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10 Words that Mean the Opposite of What They Used to Mean
These meaning of words we know today used to have an opposite meaning when they were first used.
8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
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7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget
These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.
Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
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115 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Cats!
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Wow! It's Amazing What This Man Can Do On a Bike!
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22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments
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