It's not just about a better understanding of communication over the ages, either, as the timeline of a language can also play a useful role in determining the order of pre-history events, such as the movement of populations over a continent.

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An original song called "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour), " which was performed by Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z and Rihanna during the Haiti concert is now the most downloaded song on iTunes and a CD version of the concert is the biggest one-day album pre-order in iTunes history.

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Aircell's program with NetJets represents the largest order for high-speed Internet service in the history of business aviation.

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In order to honor the longest-serving and oldest senator in history, whom Byrd had just replaced, a resolution was offered that created a new position -- president pro tempore emeritus -- for 98 year-old Strom Thurmond, R-South Carolina.

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With 866 aircraft on order, the 787 Dreamliner became the fastest-selling wide-body jet in history.

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The campaign also calls for closer co-operation between the police and health authorities in order to prevent individuals with a history of mental illness from accessing guns.

BBC: Horden shooting family in gun control law petition

If you begin to read the 1700-plus pages of Judge Kessler's order, it's a wonderful recitation of the history of the tobacco industry and all the wrongdoing they've done for the last 50 years, probably as well written as I've seen anything.

NPR: Negotiator of '98 Deal Weighs New Tobacco Ruling

Well, today, as we continue our celebration of International Women's History Month, I'm proud to sign this executive order establishing the women's -- the White House Council on Women and Girls.

WHITEHOUSE: Creating the White House Council on Women & Girls