diet changes brought us f and v

This guy would have a hard time saying "french fry." Tragic. – Photo credit: Photo by Daniil Zameshaev on Unsplash

Education, History (Education), Popular

How farming gave humans overbites and the ability to pronounce ‘f’ and ‘v’

Heather Wake

11/17/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026