On a planet with 7.5 billion inhabitants all struggling to coexist, communication is very important. To that end, most countries, states, cities, and even districts have their own distinct languages. In fact, the deeper you go into any given area, you'll find hundreds of dialects and vernaculars spread across the area. 1 language with 10 different versions of it. In that way, English has stood as a middle ground and something of a common language. 1.5 billion people worldwide speak English, though only approximately 400 million are native English speakers.
While English has been a great way to communicate with people all over the world, to non-native English speakers who study the language top to bottom, there can be so many confusing aspects to using the language. From punctuation to pronunciation, the English language is peppered with thousands of oddities designed to amuse, bemuse, and confuse with its upside-downness and head-shaking rules. Take a look at these 20 examples of the strangeness of the English language at work.
