Do you know the origin of the word “scientist”? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13726 – The Word Scientist appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
It turns out Norwegian and English are very similar languages. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13717 – Ties Between Norwegian and English appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Allodoxaphobia is techncially rare, but it may not feel that way sometimes. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13703 – Allodoxaphobia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Robot is derived from a word meaning “forced labor.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13689 – The Origin of the Word Robot appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The word whisky means “water of life.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13651 – Origin of the Word Whisky appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The term ‘gymnastics’ comes from the Greek gymnazein, which means “to exercise naked.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13648 – The Greek Gymnazein appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
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