[Ads-l] Nebraska Prof Hits Word Jackpot!
Jonathan Lighter
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Sat Dec 23 12:49:15 UTC 2023
https://www.yahoo.com/news/6-historical-mysteries-scientists-finally-155039352.html
: Farritor was awarded $40,000 for deciphering the word “πορφυρας” or
“porphyras,” which is the Greek word for purple.
JL
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