On May 13, 1906, she was appointed to the professorship that had been left vacant on her husband's death, becoming the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne.
Professional linguists, too, are divided on this question. Philip Herdina, at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, is a sceptic. He doubts whether anyone has the capacity to speak 72 languages.
In 1996, Dick Hudson, a professor of linguistics at University College London posted an email to a listserve for language scientists asking who held the world record for the number of languages they could speak.
Professor James Kasting suggests that Gliese 581g is 'smack dab in the middle' of the zone which, along with its size and composition, makes it the most exciting and realistic prospect for extra-terrestrial life yet.
Doctor Barbie and Computer Engineer Barbie currently fetch top dollar, but Architect Barbie dolls aren’t flying off the shelves because it’s not as glamorous or as lucrative of a profession for women.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
The show going on in the courthouse is an exercise in self-delusion, all for the purpose of allowing Mr. Bulger, who sought the trial when he pleaded not guilty, to profess to the world that he abided by his personal code.
The show going on in the courthouse is an exercise in self-delusion, all for the purpose of allowing Mr. Bulger, who sought the trial when he pleaded not guilty, to profess to the world that he abided by his personal code.
The show going on in the courthouse is an exercise in self-delusion, all for the purpose of allowing Mr. Bulger, who sought the trial when he pleaded not guilty, to profess to the world that he abided by his personal code.
The Circo do Beco is a way to celebrate street art and performance, things Sao Paulo has in abundance, in a relaxed and familial environment. Everyone is welcome to participate, amateurs and professionals alike.
The Circo do Beco is a way to celebrate street art and performance, things Sao Paulo has in abundance, in a relaxed and familial environment. Everyone is welcome to participate, amateurs and professionals alike.
The Circo do Beco is a way to celebrate street art and performance, things Sao Paulo has in abundance, in a relaxed and familial environment. Everyone is welcome to participate, amateurs and professionals alike.