stackyFACTSLinguists agree that saying "um" or "uh" isn't a sign of stupidity. What sneaky social function does it serve?
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Gossiping developed as a desperate mechanism to keep communities from fighting each other. Early groups used secret whispers to establish trust and maintain…
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