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In Malay, the term was first attested in 1840, not as an indigenous name but referring to how the English called the animal. [11] The word 'orangutan' in modern Malay and Indonesian was borrowed from English or Dutch in the 20th century—explaining the missing initial 'h' of 'hutan'. [4]
The modern English language evolved from Middle English (the form of language in use by the English people from the 12th to the 15th century); Middle English was influenced lexically by Norman-French, Old French and Latin. In the Middle English period Latin was the language of administration and the nobility spoke Norman French.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.The surface of Mars is orange-red because it is covered in iron(III) oxide dust, giving it the nickname "the Red Planet". [22] [23] Mars is among the brightest objects in Earth's sky, and its high-contrast albedo features have made it a common subject for telescope viewing.
With its lanky build and spotted coat, the giraffe has been a source of fascination throughout human history, and its image is widespread in culture. It has represented flexibility, far-sightedness, femininity, fragility, passivity, grace, beauty and the continent of Africa itself. [125]: 7, 116 San rock art in Namibia depicting a giraffe
The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in Sri Lanka's southern and central regions.
A woman dressed in gothic style in the 1980s. Goth is a music-based subculture that began in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s. It was developed by fans of gothic rock, an offshoot of the post-punk music genre.
Modern Standard Arabic and Standard Moroccan Berber are the official languages of Morocco, [15] while Moroccan Arabic is the national vernacular dialect; [16] Berber languages are spoken in some mountain areas, such as Tarifit, spoken by 1.2 million, [17] Central Atlas Tamazight, spoken by 2.3 million, [17] and Tashelhit, spoken by 3 to 4.7 million. [17]
Today, the BDSM culture exists in most Western countries. [228] This offers BDSM practitioners the opportunity to discuss BDSM relevant topics and problems with like-minded people. This culture is often viewed as a subculture, mainly because BDSM is often still regarded as "unusual" by some of the public. Many people hide their leaning from ...