23 Weirdest English Words and Origins: From Viking Kings to Tiny Mice

Did you know that the 'Bluetooth' on your phone is actually named after a 10th-century Scandinavian King? According to The Book of Everyone, our daily vocabulary is packed with over 23 bizarre linguistic secrets. From the flowers in your garden to the coffee in your cup, the history of words is weirder than you think.

23 Weirdest English Words and Origins Revealed

The word Daisy sounds simple, but it's actually a contraction of the Old English phrase 'Day's eye,' referring to how the flower opens in the morning. Even more surprising is the word Muscle, which comes from the Latin 'musculus,' meaning 'little mouse.' Apparently, ancient people thought moving muscles looked like mice scuttling under the skin.

• Bluetooth: Named after King Harald 'Bluetooth' Gormsson, who united Scandinavia, much like the technology unites devices.
• Cappuccino: Inspired by the brown robes (cappa) of Capuchin monks.
• Acnestis: The specific term for that one spot on your back you can't reach to scratch.

The Tongue-Twisters: Pandiculation and More

If you want to impress—or confuse—your friends, try using Floccinaucinihilipilification. At 29 letters long, it describes the act of estimating something as worthless. It's one of the longest non-technical words in English. Then there’s Pandiculation, the official name for that satisfying stretch and yawn you do when you wake up.