/ Ask The Fact Monster / Language / Language Ask The Fact MonsterMore Questions Language Jump to a category: - Any -AnimalsArtsAstronomyAwardsCalendarCivicsCountriesFoodGeographyHistoryHumanityIndexInventionsLanguageLiteratureMathMiscellanyMoneyMoviesNaturePeoplePresidentsRace genderReligionScienceSportsTelevisionU.S. CitiesU.S. HistoryU.S. StatesU.S. StatisticsWeather If the plural of "ox" is "oxen," why isn't "foxen" the plural of "fox"? How do you make a plural out of mother-in-law? Do you pronounce "primer" with a long or short "i" sound? What does the phrase "mind your 'p's' and 'q's'" come from? I would be very grateful if you could tell me why a Pound Sterling is also called a "quid." In what direction is Arabic read? What is the origin of the term "red shirt freshman?" Why red shirt? Which are the Romance languages? What does the RSVP stand for when responding back to an invitation? Where can I find the phrase "Merry Christmas" in different languages? What is the term for the carved decorative feminine figure found on the bow of wooden ships? Is there a name for the plastic covering at the end of a shoelace? What is the meaning of the abbreviation "sic"? Why is unwanted e-mail referred to as "spam"? In the oil drilling industry there is a term called "spudding." What is it and how does it work? I find the site great, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, and maybe you guys could help with that. I'm trying to collect the adjectives for the people from all the states, that is, what am I if I come from Utah? A Utahian? What is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? What does the term "kemosabe" mean? The name The Lone Ranger used to call his Indian friend, Tonto. I'm quite sure it doesn't mean "friend", but something like "burning bushes?" Hello there. I have used your almanac page to try and find the meaning of the word vespulaphobia but cannot find it. Can you? Is it "A historian" or "AN historian"? I've seen both. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Next page Next › Last page Last » MoreFeaturesGamesPollsTimelinesQuizzes
