02/15/2006   English German
  Edition # 59  
San Francisco, 02-15-2006

Words that nobody knows

Michael In the series "Words Nobody Knows," we present English words that even the most seasoned English speakers don't know, but every child in America does. We guarantee that you can drive English teachers at German high schools crazy with them! So, use our words diligently in your school essays! Today: What is the name of the ice resurfacing machine for ice rinks? You know, those giant carts on four wheels with an ice scraper at the back that makes the ice surface in stadiums nice and smooth again between hockey games or ice skating events.

That is a 'Zamboni.' Named after its inventor Frank J. Zamboni, who lived from 1901 to 1988. As is often the case, this word is also described with extremely lovingly detailed explanations in Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of the future. Just look it up under Zamboni on Wikipedia.org. Afterwards, you will already know everything worth knowing.

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