Forget North and South. For speakers of some languages, the entire world is oriented not by a magnetic pole, but…
In languages like English, you 'have' a book. But in Russian, Irish, or Turkish, you would say "to me there…
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Why do children in some countries seem to learn arithmetic faster? The answer may lie not in their schools, but…
In English, you can talk about "a hand" as a detached object. But in many languages, the rules of grammar…
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Can thought exist without the words we use to frame it? This profound question explores the core of consciousness, examining…
Cuttlefish skin is a canvas of mesmerizing, rapid-fire patterns. But is this complex display merely sophisticated camouflage, or could it…
Why can you say "three dogs" in English, but speakers of Chinese, Japanese, and Mayan languages must use a special…
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