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Learning Latin - Has It Helped You?

Posted by Cliff on from the speaking-in-(dead)-tongues dept.

4/3PI*R^3 asks: "CNN is reporting that Latin is experiencing a revival in schools. The reason - Latin is used in the sciences and technology is based on science. Latin is also useful for registering .US domain names :). How many Slashdot readers have learned Latin and how has it helped you in your life/career? 'non impediti ratione cogitatonis'"

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  1. latin is a dead language by rpeppe · · Score: 1, Redundant

    oh god, old memories:

    Latin is a dead language,
    As dead as dead can be.
    It killed all the Romans,
    And now it's killing me.