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22 How does alcohol affect the ability to speak a second language? May 8 '12
21 Do onomatopoeias resist sound change? Jun 5 '12
21 Is the Dené–Yeniseian hypothesis widely accepted, and has it led to further research? Feb 16 '12
18 Are there ablaut changes in romance languages? Apr 13 '12
16 Where does the “t” in some words like “night” and “fight” come from? Oct 29 '12
14 Why do so many core Romanian words with Latin roots come from different roots than in the other Romance languages? Apr 19 '12
14 How do linguists distinguish between case endings and postpositions, especially in languages which have both and/or have no traditional grammar? Dec 29 '11
13 What are the historical origins of terms for north, south, east and west? Apr 29 '12
13 Would an extended alphabet have been a hindrence to inventing computer technology? Jun 12 '12
13 What is the sound law to describe the etymology of “helix” and “vulva”? Sep 3 '12
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