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re is no doubt that knowledge is power, and in today's world, access to information is easier than ever before. One of the most interesting areas of knowledge is cold facts or information that is surprising, new or little-known. In this article, we explore some of the most fascinating cold facts in English. Did you know that the tallest plant in the world is the California Redwood Tree, which can grow up to 379 feet tall? That's equivalent to more than 30 stories high! Another amazing fact is that the longest word in the English language is 189,819 letters long! This word is the chemical name for the protein, Titin. While this word is too long to write out in full, it is fascinating to know that the English language has such a complex word. Speaking of complex words, the word "set" has the most definitions in the English language. It has 430 definitions, making it a versatile and important word in the English language, although it is not the most interesting word by any means. Have you ever wondered why the letter "Q" is usually followed by the letter "U," as in "quilt" or "quiet"? It's because no English word starts with "Q" without "U" following it, except for "qoph," a Hebrew letter also written as "koph." The reason for this belongs to the history and etymology of the English language and the way it has evolved over the centuries. Did you know that Alaska is America's northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost state? This interesting fact is because of the longitude and latitude lines that separate the US from other countries and regions. Another fascinating fact is related to the ocean: the world's oceans have more than 20 million tons of unexploded bombs, mines, and other weapons from wars and other conflicts. This creates a danger to sea life but also to shipping and maritime industries. Finally, it may be fascinating to know that the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar in 189
6. The conflict lasted just 38 minutes before Zanzibar surrendered to the British. While this may be surprising, it also shows how different conflicts and wars can be, and how important it is to seek peaceful solutions whenever possible. These cold facts are only a few examples of the many fascinating tidbits of information that the English language hides. By learning more about such facts, we not only expand our knowledge and understanding of the world around us, but also deepen our curiosity and appreciation for the life and history that surrounds us every day.