General Knowledge Trivia

William Shakespeare is credited with inventing or popularizing over 1700 words and phrases in English. 'Assassination' first appeared in Macbeth (1605), derived from the Arabic word 'hashashin'. Shakespeare's contribution to the English vocabulary remains unmatched in literary history.

This is false. The masseter (jaw muscle) is considered the strongest muscle based on its force relative to size. The heart is the hardest working muscle, beating continuously throughout life, but not the strongest. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle. Strength can be measured in different ways - force, endurance, or work output.

This is etymologically correct. The 'withdrawing room' or 'drawing room' was a room where guests withdrew after dinner for conversation and entertainment. The term evolved from 'withdrawing room' to the shorter 'drawing room' we use today. It was distinct from the parlour or sitting room in formal households.

This is correct. The word 'bus' is indeed short for 'omnibus', which is Latin for 'for all' or 'for everyone'. The term was first used for public transport vehicles in France in the early 1800s. The omnibus was designed to carry multiple passengers, reflecting its inclusive name.