October 2011
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Did You Know?
You’re never too old to learn a new language. In fact, some research indicates that picking up a new language later in life can help protect your brain from Alzheimers and dementia.
Check out this article: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/02/100218-bilingual-brains-alzheimers-dementia-science-aging/
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(Seriously) Lost in Translation
What a lovely way of saying “be quiet.”
SOURCE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/briandplace/5255558661/
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Did You Know...
There are thirteen languages spoken by more than one hundred million people. These languages are: Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Malay-Indonesian, French, Japanese, German, and Urdu.
Do you speak any of these languages?
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(Seriously) Lost in Translation
Proof that the toilet is a portal to an unknown universe.
SOURCE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/togawanderings/540271489/lightbox/
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Did You Know?
When you travel in Israel you will notice that the street signs are in Hebrew, Arabic, and English as all three are official languages of the country.
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(Seriously) Lost in Translation
Just trying to figure out the message is exhausting.
SOURCE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuro_no_kishi/4297294898/
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Did you know?
All American astronauts are required to learn Russian since Russia’s rockets are the only means of transportation to the International Space Station. The indisputable title of ‘the space language’ is now at risk - learn more at Fox News.
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Spot The Artist!
Fan club names often have little connection to the artist they adore - Check out the following list and see for yourself: Fun-With-English.co.uk Fans:
