DC museum brings the world’s languages to life 

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People around the world speak thousands of languages. They’re not just how humans communicate; they’re key parts of different cultures, too. Planet Word, an interactive museum in Washington, DC, allows visitors to explore this intersection and learn how words shape our lives. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

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