Regarding the language thing, I was talking about English speakers in general. I'm from a warmer climate and people tell me I have a slow drawl. Maybe it's a

Regarding the language thing, I was talking about English speakers in general. I'm from a warmer climate and people tell me I have a slow drawl. Maybe it's a city thing that makes people talk faster and cities are all over the latitudes....I'm making a personal observation here and not seriously suggesting a scientific theory. On the Fertile Crescent - yes agrarian civilisation spread in those areas but I was specifically referring to the industrial revolution - the point being that once people started using technology the more temperate regions flourished - as opposite to the more agrarian societies. My personal thought is that maybe this is because the rewards of the application of technology benefit colder climates. I'll check out the recommended book, I'm always interested in these sorts of topics.