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The word 'queue' is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.
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No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple.
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'Almost' is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.
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What is called a 'French kiss' in the English speaking world is known as an 'English kiss' in France.
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'Rhythm' is the longest English word without a vowel.
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The sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' uses every letter in the alphabet. (Developed by Western Union to Test telex/two communications)
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Stewardesses' is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.
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The longest one-syllable word in the English language is 'screeched.'

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