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Hi, can you tell me how to pronounce Guy Lafleur's name? Is it Guy as in "Hey look at that guy" or as in gee, (Guy Carbonneau of the Stars says his name like this). And how do you say Lafleur? Thanks.
What are the five most common words in the English language?
What is the origin of the term "red shirt freshman?" Why red shirt?
What is the shield of Zeus?
What do the abbreviations am or pm (as in time) stand for?
Where did the dollar sign originate?
What is a "Hail Mary" in football?
Is it correct to say "the chicken salad made me nauseous," meaning that it made me feel sick to my stomach? My friend says that this would mean that it made me disgusting.
Which are the Romance languages?
Is there a word that designates a 50th anniversary in the same way that sesquicentennial means a 150th?
What is the name of the dots on a pair of dice called?
I'm trying to find the Hawaiian term for rainbow. I seem to be looking at all the wrong sites. I hope you can help me.
Is it true that orange, silver, and month are the only three English-language words without any rhymes?
What does the RSVP stand for when responding back to an invitation?
What does "auld lang syne" actually mean?
During World War I, American Soldiers were referred to as "Doughboys." Why?
Why do we say some foods are healthy? They're healthful. If they were healthy, wouldn't they still be alive?
How often is a bimonthly meeting held?
Where can I find the phrase "Merry Christmas" in different languages?
Why is New York City called the Big Apple?

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