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29 Ancient Phrases Still In Use, And It’s Embarrassing If You Don’t Know At Least 22 Of Them
CuriositiesJUL 3, 2025

29 Ancient Phrases Still In Use, And It’s Embarrassing If You Don’t Know At Least 22 Of Them

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This is a journey through ancient languages, philosophies, and expressions that have shaped human thought. From ancient Latin and Greek to Hebrew and Sanskrit, these 29 questions will guide you on a journey through time whilst testing your memory, logic, and cultural awareness. 🤓 🧠
Your task is simple: match each ancient phrase, saying, or abbreviation with its correct meaning. It may sound simple, but can you differentiate ‘alumnis’, ‘alumnae’, ‘alumnus’, and ‘alumni’? 😵‍💫
Give your best shot at proving your linguistic IQ, and aim for a score of 22/29 🚀 ✅
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