The longest words in the English language with only one syllable are the nine-letter "screeched" and "strengths".

The term "The Big Apple" was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930s who used the slang expression "apple" for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City is to play the big time - The Big Apple.

Smelling apples and/or bananas can help you lose weight.

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