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Scientists discover oldest words in the English language, predict which ones are likely to disappear

The oldest words in the English language include "I" and "who", while words like "dirty" could die out relatively quickly, British researchers said Thursday.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (25) | comments 9

Godspeed John Glenn: 50 years since first US orbit

The name still resonates and generates goose bumps like few others in the world of spaceflight. John Glenn.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Study Finds Oldest Trees Grow Slowest - Even as Youngsters

(PhysOrg.com) -- A newly published study has found that the oldest trees in the forest also grow the slowest - and they likely aren’t the prettiest.

Biology /

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0