Have you pondered questions such as where did the expression "OK" came from, or what the longest word in the English language is? Ponder no more, because one of the world authorities on the English language, the Oxford Dictionary, has released a series of videos that give some fascinating insight. Take a look:
1. Where did the expression "OK" come from?
2. What is the longest word in the English language?
3. Exactly how many is a billion?
4. Is the letter Y a vowel, a consonant, or both?
5. The Origins of "Nicotine", "Silhouette" and "Leotard"
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20 Astounding Things Changed Forever By Time
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The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
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You’ve Probably Been Mistaking These Foods for Each Other
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The Evolution of Wedding Cakes Over the Past Century
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17 Fascinating Facts About Anything and Everything
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Video Collection: Learn Something New Today!
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15 Powerful Images That'll Make Ponder
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These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone
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11 English Words You Didn't Know Were Actually Spanish!
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Love is Beautifully Captured in These Historic Photos...
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These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You
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12 Fascinating Facts About World War II
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