diff --git a/FALSEHOODS.md b/FALSEHOODS.md
index ea96dee15..f32c7c0d9 100644
--- a/FALSEHOODS.md
+++ b/FALSEHOODS.md
@@ -141,7 +141,8 @@ surprising how many false assumptions programmers continue to make about them.
 
     In Israel, certain advertising numbers start with a `*`. In New Zealand,
     non-urgent traffic incidents can be reported by calling `*555` from a mobile
-    phone.
+    phone. Alpha characters may also be used in phone numbers, such as in
+    `1-800-Flowers`.
 
 1.  **Phone numbers are always written in ASCII**