Most people in the world speak 1 or 2 languages, and never think about more than 4 or 5. But there are a huge number of different languages in the world, each with their own rules and poetry of sound. It's a fascinating world of meanings and symbols, so let me show you 25 things I've learned about languages today. |
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15 Beautiful Carl Sagan Quotes on the Stars and the Cosmos
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Science Breakthrough: An Immunization Against Skin Cancer?
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GUIDE: How Alcohol Affects Us, Drink by Drink...
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Discover How Anesthesia Affects Your Body and Mind
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9 UNBELIEVABLE Ice Science Tricks That'l Amaze You
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19 Everyday Items That Started as Military Inventions
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The Magical Geometry of Crystals and How It Came to Be
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25 Feats of Engineering that Leave Everyone Amazed
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Dr. Berg explains, in this video, all about the appendix and what it actually does in our body.