Oh, wow, so in case of need, he could act as an interpreter for the others!

Where’s Hedy Lamarr?

Did Tesla speak no second language?

Yeah, some vegans draw the line at the animal kingdom. (Plants, algae, mushrooms - these are all living things as well, but one has to eat something.) Some vegans I know do eat honey though. It depends on what feels like animal exploitation to the person.