You may notice that different languages have various sounds used more frequently than others and that could be caused by a variety of factors involving the human anatomy.
There are certain evolutionary features that came about by advancements in technology that paved the way for these sounds to be assimilated in one's speech and way of living.
Though linguists are divided in this regard, some researchers believe that because of processed foods, fricative sounds like "f" and "v" found their way into our lives.
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https://www.neatorama.com/2019/03/14/We-Can-Thank-Agriculture-and-Soft-Food-for-the-F-Word-Claims-Provocative-New-Study/