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The "ZIP" in "ZIP code" stands for "Zoning Improvement Plan."

The French Horn isn't French. It's German.

Most people believe fajitas are of Mexican origin. Actually, most Mexicans don't know what a fajita is -- which makes sense, because the food originated in France.

When in England, you're likely to see establishments with names like "Ye Olde Tea Shoppe." Most folks pronounce "ye" as "yee," however, it should actually be pronounced like "the." The first letter is not a "y" but a loose rendition of the Old English character "thorn." The thorn is no longer in use, but was represented by a character similar to "y."

Neither Florida nor Texas is the most southern state in the U.S. Hawaii is the southernmost U.S. state.
Fortune cookies do not have an Asian origin, but were actually invented in America, in 1918.

Craig Nansen, Minot Public Schools Technology Coordinator <craig.nansen@sendit.nodak.edu>