The Uncracked Code of a Murder Victim
In 1999, murder victim Ricky McCormick left behind two encrypted notes that have stumped the FBI for over two decades. The mystery isn't just who killed him, but what his…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
In 1999, murder victim Ricky McCormick left behind two encrypted notes that have stumped the FBI for over two decades. The mystery isn't just who killed him, but what his…
Once believed to be extinct, the Kusunda language of Nepal is a true linguistic ghost, with no known relatives in the world. Spoken by only a handful of people, its…
On a remote island lives a people who have rejected all contact with the modern world. Their language, Sentinelese, is the ultimate linguistic black box, a complete mystery to science.…
Ever dreamed of inventing a language that only you could understand, a secret code for your innermost feelings? Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's famous "Private Language Argument" dives into this very idea,…
In the high-stakes world of diplomacy, clarity can be the enemy of progress. This post explores "strategic ambiguity", the art of being intentionally vague to forge peace treaties and resolutions.…
Before 'cut and paste' existed on a screen, there was the Friden Flexowriter, a revolutionary machine that used punched paper tape to edit text. Discover the story of this forgotten…
Hervé Bazin (1911-1996), a famous French writer and essayist, is known not only for his literary contributions but also for his intriguing proposals concerning French...
Throughout history, languages have emerged not just as tools for communication, but as powerful symbols of resistance, culture, and community. Among these, Polari stands out...