Trebor Jung wrote:
>
> A history question: How did the Europeans stop the Fijians from being
> cannabals? I mean, wouldn't they be scared they might be next? :P
Superior firepower :-)
> Oh and another question: What are Formosan langs? ...Wait a minute, isn't
> there an island/archipelago called Formosa-something? *shrugs* Anyway,
what
> are some distinguishing characteristics? Oh yes, one more... lol... Any
info
> on Tahitian? Google is unhelpful...
Formosa was once the name of the island of Taiwan.
(Portuguese for "beautiful," I believe.)
--Ph. D.