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In central Australia, the Arandic peoples use a complex sign language alongside speech, a system developed for times when speech…
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The concept of zero is more than just a number; it’s a profound linguistic and philosophical idea that had to…
What are the ethical responsibilities of a linguist who is the first outsider to document a language from a previously…
Beyond "konnichiwa" lies Keigo, a complex system of Japanese politeness that goes far beyond simple pleasantries. This linguistic art form…
Deep in the Amazon, linguist Daniel Everett encountered a language that seemed to break all the rules. His claim that…
Do you see the same "blue" as a Russian speaker, who has two distinct words for the color? The fascinating…
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