Norman Conquest French-speaking aristocracy English language

A French-speaking ruling class permanently changed English

After the Norman Conquest in 1066, much of England's old ruling class was replaced by French-speaking nobles. Their language mixed with English over the following centuries and permanently changed its vocabulary.

Burnt food is not likely to cause cancer

Baking, grilling, or broiling starchy foods until they form a toasted crust can create acrylamide. Research has found that acrylamide in burnt or well-cooked food is not likely to cause cancer in humans.

One damaged cable cut off most of Armenia's Internet

In 2011, a woman digging for scrap metal accidentally damaged an important communications cable. Armenia had only a few high-capacity connections, so the single cut knocked out most of the country's Internet access.

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Norman Conquest French-speaking aristocracy English language

A French-speaking ruling class permanently changed English

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