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The Data Drought: Why Some Languages Are Invisible to AI

Why can AI translate French perfectly but struggles with Navajo or Swahili? The answer lies in the "data drought", a…

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The Dene-Yeniseian Bridge: A Tale of Two Continents

Could the Navajo language of the American Southwest be related to a remote Siberian tongue spoken by only a few…

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The Alphabet That Follows the Sun: The Cherokee Syllabary

The Cherokee syllabary, invented by the brilliant Sequoyah, is more than one of history's greatest intellectual achievements. Its lesser-known secret…

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The Most Spoken Romance Languages Today

Ever wonder which child of Latin reigns supreme? We dive into the numbers, comparing the world's most spoken Romance languages…

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Puerto Rican Spanish: A Guide to the Lingo

From the musical way the 'r' melts into an 'l' to the joyful shout of '¡Wepa!', Puerto Rican Spanish is…

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The History of Spanish Influence in America

Long before the English arrived, Spanish explorers and settlers left an indelible mark on the landscape and language of North…

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How to Read a Phonetic Transcription

What do all those weird symbols in a dictionary entry mean? This beginner's guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)…

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The Un-Googleable Name: A Branding Nightmare

Ever wondered why brands like 'Flickr' and 'Lyft' intentionally misspelled their names? This move is part of a high-stakes linguistic…

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Why Do We Call Partners ‘Baby’?

Ever wondered why grown adults call each other "baby"? This common pet name is more than just a habit; it's…

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Why is ‘You Guys’ a Pronoun Now?

Ever wonder how 'you guys' became the go-to way to address a group, even a group of women? This phrase…

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