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“Q" is the second least used letter in the English language, after the letter "z". "Q" appears in only about 0.1% of all English words, and is often followed by the letter "u" to form the digraph "qu".
Cheese is the most stolen food in the world, according to a 2011 study by the Center for Retail Research. The study found that cheese is stolen more often than any other food item, including meat, chocolate, and alcohol.
In medieval times, people would stuff their pillows with sweet-smelling herbs to help ward off bad dreams and ensure a good night's sleep. Some common herbs used were lavender, rose petals, and mint.
The first disposable paper cups were invented in the late 19th century for use in trains and railway stations, where people were taking drinks on the go.
According to current international law, outer space is considered a global commons and cannot be claimed by any single country. That means aliens and humans alike can all enjoy equal extraterrestrial real estate rights.
A portmanteau is a word that combines two or more words to create a new term. For example, the word "Microsoft" is a combination of "microcomputer" and "software", reflecting the company's original focus on developing software for microcomputers.