The word 'mile' is derived from the Latin word for 1,000 - the number of paces it took the average Roman!
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The words ‘racecar,’ ‘kayak’ and ‘level’ are the same whether
they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
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"Stewardesses" is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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The word "listen" contains the same letters as "silent."
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