The oldest words in the English language
"I" - We have always needed a way to refer to ourselves. Dictionary explains "self-identity was and always will be important".
"We" - The plural of "I" was created at the same time as its singular form.
"Black" - "Black" is also one of the very earliest words to exist in the English language.
"Pull" - "Pull" originates from building and construction. Pulling wood, stones, animals, each other... you get the idea.
"Hand" - "When you inevitably burn your hand by holding your dinner over that fire, you need a term to explain what part of your body hurts, too,"
"Fire" - Fire gives warmth and light. It needed a name!
"Mother" - They do bring life to this world, so it makes sense!
"Spit" - Who knew "spit" was a vital word for our ancestors before the year 950!
"Flow" - Both "water" and "flow" came to exist before the year 900.
"Give" - "Give" also came around before the year 900.
"Worm" - The little creatures are ancient and have long been used for fishing.
"This" - When pointing at objects was no longer enough, our ancestors created "this".
"Hear" - The word "hear" is theorized to have emerged much earlier than "speak".