The article implies or outright states a Sapir-Whorf perspective on interpreting the studies, even some that manifestly aren't (e.g. prosody), but behind that is some interesting tidbits on various research findings over the years.
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Cracked.com: 5 Surprising Ways Your Language Affects How You Think
The article implies or outright states a Sapir-Whorf perspective on interpreting the studies, even some that manifestly aren't (e.g. prosody), but behind that is some interesting tidbits on various research findings over the years.
Thoughts?
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