Fun Fact! The Oxford English Dictionary credits Charles Dickens for the first use of butter-fingers, crossfire, dustbin, fairy story, slow-coach and whoosh.
Apart from butter-fingers, crossfire, dustbin, fairy story, slow-coach and whoosh, Charles Dickens is also credited with coining the term "boredom" in the Oxford English Dictionary, which he used in his novel Bleak House (1852-3), but this has since been traced back even further, to 1830.
Related Facts
Did you Know? Russia has a unique diner of Twins!
Fun Fact! Vodka originated in Poland
Fun Fact! Dunce caps used to be signs of intelligence
Fun Fact! Italy's last king ruled for mere 36 days
Fun Fact! Women hate taking risks.
Fun Fact! Female Body has lower resistance to alcohol.
Fun Fact! Albert Einstein was a fan of the iconic tongue photograph.
Fun Fact! Dresses went a major reform during the Victorian Age.
Fun Fact! In Hungary, clinking glasses is frowned upon.
Stuck with a Song? Sing the end of the song to get it out of your head.
Fun Fact! Moldova wine is banned in Russia
Fun Fact! We don't predict our reactions for future events very well.
Fun Fact! There are more Bourbon barrels in Kentucky than people.
Fun Facts! One man was said to have fought on all sides of the conflict.
Did you Know? Women prefer style over comfort
Fun Fact! The secret of 9:41 and iPhone
Fun Fact! Egyptians used to worship cats
Fun Fact! In few hours you can be convinced that you committed a crime that never took place.
Fun Fact! A Multiverse Makes More Sense if You're an Atheist
Cherophobia is the unreasonable dread of having fun or being happy.
People who appear younger than they are, Enjoy longer lives.
Fun Fact! Bruce Wayne is smarter than Einstein.
Fun Fact! Italy is one of Western Europe's youngest countries
Fun Fact! Most individuals lean their heads to one side during kissing.
In Japan, Asakura murals are an example of well-organized chaos.