Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Decades before Airbnb or Couchsurfing existed, Esperanto speakers built a global, offline hospitality network called Pasporta Servo. By using a "little yellow book" of addresses, travelers could stay for free…
You know about 'false friends' in language, but what about in gestures? That innocent 'thumbs-up' or 'A-OK' sign could be deeply offensive in another country, turning a friendly moment into…