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Did Cavebabies Say Mama and Papa?

Did Cavebabies Say Mama and Papa?

Languages across the world developed similar words for "mom" and "dad." How is that possible?

Slate Debates

August 22, 201732m 8s

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Languages across the world developed similar words for mom and dad. How is that possible?

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