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Fang-Kuei Li

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Foods named after places: origins and connections

I can think of several foods named after different places. The Nanaimo bar, hamburgers, Hawaiian pizza, and so on. But I take for granted – and maybe you do too – that these foods are obviously connected to the places they are named after. Today, I go through five different foods and the locations they…

The History of the Rosetta Stone

You’ve likely heard of Rosetta Stone, the popular language learning software. You’re probably even aware of its namesake, the Rosetta Stone. And how it is the reason we can read Egyptian hieroglyphs. But how much of the story do you know? Here’s the history of the Rosetta Stone: why it exists in the first place,…

My 2026 language learning plan

The holidays are over and 2026 is officially underway! Now, a lot of people – including yours truly – are ready to jump back into the swing of things. New year, new me, right? For me, that means getting back to my language practice (if you’re new to Root, Stem, Base, I’ve been learning Danish)…