Trivia and Amazing Facts 03-01-2015
- No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple
- The letter "W" is the only letter in the alphabet that doesn't have just one syllable - it has three
- Portmanteau words are descriptive word combinations, such as brunch (from breakfast and lunch), motel (from motor and hotel), and smog (from smoke and fog)
- The word "gazelle" comes from the Arabian term for "affectionate," and it is believed to be inspired by the creature's large, gentle eyes
- The name Marcia is from the Latin for "warlike."
