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!
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18 of the Most Incredibly-Timed Photos You'll Ever See
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I Just Wanted to Remind You: You're the BEST!
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All Coffee Drinkers Should Know These 17 Facts
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6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life
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Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?
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From Food to Science - The WORST Misnomers You’ll Find!
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Watch This Card Magician Make Penn and Teller’s Jaws Drop
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A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?
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Watch a Thai Chiropractor Fixing a Spine With a Hammer!
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50 Years On, Looking Back at the Great Train Robbery
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Say Cheers & Raise Your Drinks to These 15 Terrific Toasts
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How to Detect a Liar, Explained by a Former FBI agent
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How Far Back in Time Could You Go and Still Understand English?
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