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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Trivia and Amazing Facts 31-07-08

  • The male name Steven is from Greek and means "crown."

  • The word "mullet" describes a hairstyle worn, particularly in the southern U.S., which is characterized by short hair on the top and sides, with very long hair in the back.

  • The British term for abalone is "ormer." The word is derived from the Latin for "ear of the sea," alluding to its shape.

  • The numbers on opposite sides of a die always add up to 7.

  • The name of the Internet's most popular directory, is an acronym. According to the company, the name "Yahoo" stands for "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle."

 

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