August 2, 2008

Conversation Fillers

Do You Know…..


The u in U-boats stand for ‘ under water’

“Lethogica” describes the state of not remembering the word you want to say.

A capon is a castrated rooster.

Another word for magician is “prestidigitator’

Scuba stands for “Self contained under water breathing apparatus.”

Dr.Seuss pronounced his name to rhyme with rejoice.

MAFIA is an acronym for “Morte Alia Francia Italia Anela”or “Death To The French Is Italy’s Cry”

The most difficult tongue twister is: The sixth sick sheikh’s sixth sheep’s sick.

The word ‘cop’ comes from England – Constable On Patrol.

Pirates thought that wearing an earring would improve their eyesight!

Robots in Japan pay union dues.

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