The word "impossible" dropped in use by 50% over the course of the 20th century
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The dab of toothpaste you squeeze onto your toothbrush is called a "nurdle".
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Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.
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If you mouth the word "colorful" to someone, it looks like you are saying "I love you".
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'Go', is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
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Hoover vacuum cleaners were so popular in the UK that many people now refer to vacuuming as hoovering.
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