Sunday, May 27, 2007

Testing Trivia

How many kisses did Romans have?

The Romans had three words for kissing: basium was the kiss exchanged by acquaintances; osculum, the kiss between close friends; and suavium, the kiss between lovers.

What's the most popular letter?

"E" is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet, "Q" is the least.

When did Constantinople become Istanbul?

Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, played a central role in Greek history. Called Constantinople, it was capital of the Byzantine Empire. The name Istanbul was not officially adopted until 1930.

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