9 Interesting Facts about the English Language

For students and teachers of English:

* The longest word with only one vowel is ‘strengths’ (a nine-letter word).

* There are only four words ending with -dous are tremendous, stupendous, hazardous and horrendous.

* The oldest word is ‘town’.

* The longest one-syllable word is ‘screeched’.

* The longest word with all the letters in alphabetical order is ‘almost’.

* The only two words ending with -gry are hungry and angry.

* The longest word without the main vowels is ‘rhythms’.

* The dot on the top of the letter ‘i’ is called a tittle.

* The most commonly-used word in conversation is ‘I’.

Geography Quiz

Just when I thought our sixth grade daughter needed to brush up on her geography knowledge, I decided to send her a quiz on European Geography, a fun activity for testing one’s own knowledge.

Well, the very same day,  I was reminded to refresh my own humble knowledge. Strato listed that 70 visitors from Niue had visited my blog. Interesting, but where is Niue?

View this map for a quick location finder or the World Factbook for more information.

What Foreign Guy Should You Date?

Ladies, it is Sunday night and time for a little fun quiz. This is not restricted to single women only and it is strictly for your entertainment.

Don’t leave your husbands.

Click What Foreign Guy Should I Date and share your result!

Mine was:

You should date a Swede!

You’re a romantic, albeit an understated and practical one.
It’s more about a steady partnership for you, not unrestrained falling
Your Swede will give you the unwavering love you crave
While making up some mean pancakes and meatballs on the side!

Share your results right here under comments.

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