Amazing facts in english: This collection of facts

This collection of facts explores some of the lesser-known aspects of English, including the most common words, the origin of everyday phrases, and even the scientific makeup of the language itself. English is officially the most common language on the planet! Chances are, everyone you meet will speak at least one English word—thanks largely to smartphones, computers, and other technology. English also has a long, interesting history. There are so many surprising facts about the English language! Here’s one of the most fascinating amazing facts — Earth has more trees than the Milky Way has stars. Scientists estimate there are about three trillion trees on our planet, compared to roughly 200–400 billion stars in our galaxy. So buckle up: whether you want to amuse children, dazzle dinner party guests, impress (or irritate) your co-workers, or just blow your own mind, this collection of weird, wonderful and fun tidbits has you covered.