The Inca civilisation had a unique method for record-keeping. They used knotted strings called ‘quipus’.
Believed to be a blend of accounting and storytelling, quipus were not only used for census records and calendrical data but also for recording historical events, stories and even numeric values.
Did you know that the theater has given us many everyday phrases? Here are a few with their origins in the world of drama:
Languages often capture nuances that are challenging to express in English. For example in Tagalog, also known as “Filipino”, there’s a word called “Gigil” that means the strong urge to squeeze something cute. Do you recognise this feeling?
‘Klingon’ is a fictional language that was used in Star Trek. Created for the show by linguist Marc Okrand, Klingon now has enthusiasts who learn and converse in it. This acts as a reminder how language can bridge real and fictional worlds, connecting us in unexpected ways!