What a Name
May 9, 2020 08:32:03 #
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Humm, part of a carryover of the Aphasic language resulting from ergot poisoning** ... the mold... in the wheat that made their bread.
For those of you who do not know: " Aphasia is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write, and understand language, both verbal and written. Aphasia typically occurs suddenly after a stroke or a head injury or certain poisons. " No one in their right mind can pronounce those words.
** Ergot has an interesting history:
http://www.tootlafrance.ie/features/the-idyllic-french-village-that-went-insane
For those of you who do not know: " Aphasia is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write, and understand language, both verbal and written. Aphasia typically occurs suddenly after a stroke or a head injury or certain poisons. " No one in their right mind can pronounce those words.
** Ergot has an interesting history:
http://www.tootlafrance.ie/features/the-idyllic-french-village-that-went-insane
May 9, 2020 08:55:34 #
May 9, 2020 09:03:32 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
Bob Mevis wrote:
Is that in Wales or a Slavic country?
From the flag on the hill, it is Poland.
May 9, 2020 09:13:28 #
Yeah. But, that's an inherited trait coming from a Polish/Russian family background. If it had been Cyrillic, I'd have been able to, as well.
--Bob
--Bob
Architect1776 wrote:
Can anyone pronounce this?
May 9, 2020 09:28:33 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Can anyone pronounce this?
A Polish Menu perhaps.........duh !
May 9, 2020 09:42:54 #
May 9, 2020 10:36:12 #
dpullum wrote:
Humm, part of a carryover of the Aphasic language ... (show quote)
Very interesting article - thanks for posting.
May 9, 2020 13:08:25 #
Bob Mevis wrote:
Is that in Wales or a Slavic country?
Poland, is a bit difficult to pronounce even when it was explained to me and yes it is pronounceable.
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May 10, 2020 07:54:06 #
dpullum wrote:
Humm, part of a carryover of the Aphasic language ... (show quote)
Salem witch issues have also been traced to ergot. Wonder what's ailing society now?! Sugar comes to mind.May 10, 2020 08:20:57 #
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