A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Mon, 4 Mar '24
Country on the south side of Mount Everest
Thu, 14 Dec '23
Only country with a nonrectangular flag
Sat, 7 May '22
Birthplace of Buddha
Sun, 29 Aug '21
Home of many Sherpas
Fri, 5 Feb '21
Home of many a Sherpa