Published on
Nov 27, 2024
Expressions of Pain May Have a Common Origin
What would you say if you suddenly stubbed your toe on a doorframe? Depending on how much it hurt, you might cry out in pain, unleash a stream of expletives—or utter a very specific exclamation, such as “ouch” or “ow.” Most languages have a word that that …
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Scientific American
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