The word 'oxymoron' is itself an oxymoron. This is because it derives from Ancient Greek where 'oxy' means 'sharp' and 'moros' means 'stupid'.

According to research, Los Angeles highways are so congested that the average commuter sits in traffic for 82 hours a year.

All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black unless they are carrying an important person.

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