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
Scientists wondering: “Can you forget a language?” have a surprising answer. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13566 – Can You Forget a Language? appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The Latin word for senate translates into “old man,” and the Roman Senate was indeed full of them. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13553 – The Old Roman Senate appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The word “mamihlapinatapai” means so much it’s often considered untranslatable. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13486 – Mamihlapinatapai, the Most Succinct Word appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Lachanophobia is the fear of vegetables. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13327 – Lachanophobia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Allodoxaphobia is rare, but it might feel fairly common. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13320 – The Fear of Other People’s Opinions appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Vehophobia is a fear of driving and other things car-related. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13313 – Driving Phobia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
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