Extinct!

2024 - 5 - 12

Reviving the Extinct: From Languages to Racing Cars

Chile - Indigenous Peoples - Language Revitalization - Porsche - Racing

Discover how a once-extinct language in Chile is making a comeback alongside a Porsche named 'Rexy' dominating the race tracks!

In an extraordinary tale of revival, Chile is witnessing the resurgence of a once-extinct language belonging to its indigenous people. Despite being declared extinct decades ago, efforts are underway to bring this primary language back to life, preserving the cultural heritage and identity of the community. Simultaneously, on the other side of the globe, the No. 77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R, fondly known as 'Rexy,' showcased its dominance on the race track recently. With a striking toothy wrap design resembling a tyrannosaurus rex, 'Rexy' devoured the competition and claimed victory in the GTD PRO at WeatherTech. This unique connection between the revival of a language and the triumph of a racing car named after a dinosaur highlights the resilience and creativity of human endeavors. Both instances symbolize the power of preserving history and embracing innovation, whether through linguistic heritage or racing prowess.

In Chile, a once-extinct language is coming back to life (NPR)

One of Chile's indigenous peoples is working to revive their primary language, which was declared extinct decades ago.

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Dinosaurs Aren't Extinct! 'Rexy' Wins GTD PRO at WeatherTech ... (imsa.com)

The No. 77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R, nicknamed โ€œRexyโ€ for a toothy wrap design resembling a tyrannosaurus rex, ate up the field Sunday en route to a dominant ...

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