Languages Disappear Around the World (fwd link)

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Languages Disappear Around the World

By Jesseca Bird - 5 Jun 2008

The term 'cultural extinction' likely conjures up images of ancient
civilizations in peoples' minds-the Greeks and the Romans in Europe, the Aztecs
and Mayans in Central America or the Byzantine Empire in the Middle East.
Everyone knows these civilizations have met their demise, taking with them the
knowledge and cultures of their worlds.

In today's society, the idea of cultural extinction may seem a thing of the
past. However, cultural traditions are lost throughout the world on a regular
basis as the last remaining speakers of various languages die.

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