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Are all languages originally from Africa?

Did anyone see The Economist article talking the evolution of language and that all languages have their roots in Africa? This is surely a very interesting topic.

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Industry/Domain: Language
Category: General language
Created: 16:00, 31 December 1969

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wwwnavraj

No, it is absolutely wrong. Till date even the origin of homosapiens couldn't be determined exactly, what to talk about languages/culture/society/etc.

07:55, 20 April 2011

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