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Tolkien's Philological Mastery Underpins Middle-earth's Mythological DepthHuman
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25 December
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Portuguese Christmas Eve Tradition Centers on Salted Codfish, 'Bacalhau'HumanPortuguese Christmas Eve Tradition Centers on Salted Codfish, 'Bacalhau'
23 December
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Study Links Swearing to Temporary Increase in Physical EnduranceHumanStudy Links Swearing to Temporary Increase in Physical Endurance
22 December
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Cognitive Challenges Persist in Mastering Contemporary English IdiomsHumanCognitive Challenges Persist in Mastering Contemporary English Idioms
19 December
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Ireland Launches Comprehensive Monolingual Irish Dictionary for Linguistic AutonomyHumanIreland Launches Comprehensive Monolingual Irish Dictionary for Linguistic Autonomy
17 December
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Acoustic Surprisal and Word Vividness Enhance Memory Recognition, Challenging Linguistic TheoryHumanAcoustic Surprisal and Word Vividness Enhance Memory Recognition, Challenging Linguistic Theory
10 December
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Aberystwyth Linguists Compile Dictionary of Ancient Celtic Languages (325 BCE–500 CE)HumanAberystwyth Linguists Compile Dictionary of Ancient Celtic Languages (325 BCE–500 CE)
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Video Game Engagement Correlates with Measurable Gains in English ProficiencyHumanVideo Game Engagement Correlates with Measurable Gains in English Proficiency
09 December
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Preserving Sfyria: The Unique Whistled Language of the Greek Village of AntiaHumanPreserving Sfyria: The Unique Whistled Language of the Greek Village of Antia
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Radiocarbon Dating Places Voynich Manuscript in Early Fifteenth Century Amid New Cipher AnalysisHumanRadiocarbon Dating Places Voynich Manuscript in Early Fifteenth Century Amid New Cipher Analysis
04 December
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Monotheistic Naming Conventions: Shared Attributes and Distinct Divine Names in Islam and JudaismHumanMonotheistic Naming Conventions: Shared Attributes and Distinct Divine Names in Islam and Judaism
02 December
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Universal 'Mama' Sound Rooted in Infant Biology, Not Cultural DiffusionHumanUniversal 'Mama' Sound Rooted in Infant Biology, Not Cultural Diffusion
01 December
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Oxford English Dictionary Names "Rage Bait" Word of the Year for 2025HumanOxford English Dictionary Names "Rage Bait" Word of the Year for 2025
27 November
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Cross-Cultural Lexical Gaps Reveal Nuances in Human Emotional ExpressionHumanCross-Cultural Lexical Gaps Reveal Nuances in Human Emotional Expression
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Osijek University to Host Presentation on Rotwelsch, Secret Language of Medieval ItinerantsHumanOsijek University to Host Presentation on Rotwelsch, Secret Language of Medieval Itinerants
26 November
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Macquarie Dictionary Names 'AI Slop' Word of the Year for 2025HumanMacquarie Dictionary Names 'AI Slop' Word of the Year for 2025
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India Reviews Progress of Sovereign AI Initiative, BharatGen, Advancing Multimodal CapabilitiesHumanIndia Reviews Progress of Sovereign AI Initiative, BharatGen, Advancing Multimodal Capabilities
25 November
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Vatican Archives Detail Croatian Language's Elevated Status in 16th and 17th CenturiesHumanVatican Archives Detail Croatian Language's Elevated Status in 16th and 17th Centuries
22 November
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Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary Updates Lexicon with 'Adulting' and 'Side-eye'HumanMerriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary Updates Lexicon with 'Adulting' and 'Side-eye'
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Sumerian Script Evolved from Accounting Marks to Cuneiform SyllabaryHumanSumerian Script Evolved from Accounting Marks to Cuneiform Syllabary
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Biocultural Framework Supersedes Single-Leap Theory for Human Language GenesisHumanBiocultural Framework Supersedes Single-Leap Theory for Human Language Genesis
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Author Mark Manson Outlines Accelerated Language Acquisition Strategy Focused on ConversationHumanAuthor Mark Manson Outlines Accelerated Language Acquisition Strategy Focused on Conversation
19 November
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Cambridge Dictionary Selects 'Parasocial' as Word of the Year for 2025HumanCambridge Dictionary Selects 'Parasocial' as Word of the Year for 2025
18 November
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Polish Language Council Mandates Orthography Revisions Effective January 2026HumanPolish Language Council Mandates Orthography Revisions Effective January 2026
13 November
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Sperm Whale Clicks Show Vowel-Like Spectral Structures, Study FindsHumanSperm Whale Clicks Show Vowel-Like Spectral Structures, Study Finds