<p>In 1770, Captain Cook's ship 'Endeavour' ran aground off the coast of Queensland, Australia. While repairing the ship, Cook encounters the Aboriginal people. The sailors see jumping animals with babies in their pouches and ask a local resident what they are called. The Aboriginal replied: 'Kangaroo'. Since then, they have called this animal that, not knowing that the word means 'What did you say?'</p>
<p>P.S. The story is fictional, but it demonstrates the power of language and how fascinating its evolution is.</p>