United States or Uganda ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Baron Humboldt, speaking of the Muysca Indians of South America, says that their word for eleven is quihicha ata, that is, "foot one;" meaning that they have counted all their fingers, and are beginning their toes. He proceeds to compare the Persian words, pentcha, hand, and pendj, five, as being connected with one another, and gives various other curious instances of finger-numeration.
Word Of The Day