It’s Fun to Know: Wisdom Teeth
In the United States, third molars are popularly known as "wisdom teeth." Here is what they are called in other countries:
- 20-year teeth in Turkey
- Mind teeth in Romania
- Love teeth in Korea
- Unknown-to-parent teeth in Japan
(Source: National Geographic )
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