The man, who is 50 and described only by his initials, JC, had a brain injury stemming from an arterial anomaly four years ago. Despite his newfound desire to speak French — what the scientists call a “compulsive foreign language syndrome” — JC did not suddenly master the dialect. (Charles Platiau/Reuters)Each morning for the past four years, the Italian man has begun his day brimming with vim and vigor. He now reads French magazines, enjoys French movies, loves French food and speaks his non-mother-tongue with gusto. In fact, the scientists say he is now unusually happy — “unjustified euphoria,” they call it — even offering to teach his neighbors how to speak French.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2016 07:07 UTC