"The thing that struck me when I put together this list was that 90% of the top 100 words were one syllable, and that a large proportion were actually from Old English, meaningthebasic words we use all the time in basic sentences are from before the Norman Conquest, " he said.
Unless you employ what is known as "basic strategy" (meaning that you make the best move in every situation), the house will get the better of you the longer you play.