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10 Physical Human Traits That Evolution Has Made Obsolete
In Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species, he referred to a number of "vestiges" in human anatomy that he posited are remnants left over from the course of our species' development over time. Darwin suggested that these vestigial organs are evidence of evolution and represent functions that were once necessary for our survival, but [...] The post 10 Physical Human Traits That Evolution Has Made Obsolete appeared first on Goliath.
What is electroreception and how do sharks use it?
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Sharks use electroreception to locate prey. Learn how the elasmobranch family uses electroreception and what ions have to do with electroreception.
What's All the Buzz About Ezekiel Bread?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what's inside Ezekiel bread and what's involved in making sprouted grain breads.
Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?
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A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
Leaders in the Bible Quiz
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It's said that God works in mysterious ways ... never more so than in how He chooses leaders like shepherds and fishermen to be His best and brightest! Test your knowledge of this rogue's gallery of unlikely leaders now, with our quiz!
How to Upgrade Your Shower, James Bond Style
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Whether you call it a contrast shower, a Scottish shower or a James Bond shower, it's guaranteed to wake you up. Here's why people are trying it.
How to Write a Resume
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There are many tips on how to write a resume. But for the experts' best advice, HowStuffWorks knows best how to write a resume that'll land an interview.
What Is the Serenity Prayer and Who Wrote It?
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This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?
What's Your True Astrological Sign?
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Astrology is very specific to an individual, but what if your true sign was wrong? If you'd like to find out what your true sign should be, give this quiz a try.
Inside "Twilight"
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"Twilight" is the story of a teenage girl and her first love, who also happens to be a vampire. Go inside "Twilight."