Arctic and Antarctic trace their names to the simple meanings of “Bears” and “Opposite the Bears.”
100 Mind-Blowing Meanings Facts
Incan people used knots to keep track of records. These knots were also tied to pendants and cords. The knots are better known as quipu and their meanings would depend on their position on the cord. Over 600 examples of quipu have been discovered already.
Bi-weekly has two connotations. It can either be every two weeks or twice a week. The prefix bi- may be used to imply both or either meanings depending on context.
The verb form of the word “run” has almost 650 different meanings. It’s only followed by the word “set” with 430 meanings.