National Geographic
Linguists say this joyful weirdness isn’t random—it’s rooted in how humans build bonds, play with sound, and treat animals like family.
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Laurie ClarkeJane Thomson
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Linguists say this joyful weirdness isn’t random—it’s rooted in how humans build bonds, play with sound, and treat animals like family.
