N and his hyperpolyglot family may have retreated from public view for now, but they could yet provide more fascinating insights into our language abilities.
In the discussion that followed Hudson's publication of N's claims, a reader disputed the Mezzofanti story, saying he found it absolutely preposterous, and pointing out how long it would take to learn 72 languages.
The industrial revolution facilitated the growth of literacy, making it easier to print and transport publications in large quantities, thus providing inexpensive entertainment for the masses.
The news media usually depicts the police as “wolf dogs” protecting “the sheep.” But, what happens when those police turn on and abuse a public they are supposed to serve and protect?
The news media usually depicts the police as “wolf dogs” protecting “the sheep.” But, what happens when those police turn on and abuse a public they are supposed to serve and protect?
Arizona’s three public universities are moving to expand online degree options and the availability of online courses. Still, officials said they are exploring the potential of MOOCs to complement those efforts.
Try not to zone out too much in public! A street thief will avoid like the plague people who are demonstrating a very open awareness of their environment.
Try not to zone out too much in public! A street thief will avoid like the plague people who are demonstrating a very open awareness of their environment.
Try not to zone out too much in public! A street thief will avoid like the plague people who are demonstrating a very open awareness of their environment.
Resistance to antibiotics poses a "major global threat" to public health. The World Health Organization described a "post-antibiotic era", where people die from simple infections that have been treatable for decades.
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes.
Resistance to antibiotics poses a "major global threat" to public health. The World Health Organization described a "post-antibiotic era", where people die from simple infections that have been treatable for decades.
Resistance to antibiotics poses a "major global threat" to public health. The World Health Organization described a "post-antibiotic era", where people die from simple infections that have been treatable for decades.
Resistance to antibiotics poses a "major global threat" to public health. The World Health Organization described a "post-antibiotic era", where people die from simple infections that have been treatable for decades.
Public opposition mounted after the FCC said it was reviewing "outdated and restrictive rules" banning the use of cellphones during flights, causing the chairman of the FCC to temper his statement.
Public opposition mounted after the FCC said it was reviewing "outdated and restrictive rules" banning the use of cellphones during flights, causing the chairman of the FCC to temper his statement.