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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.
Why do gorillas build new nests every night?
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Gorilla nests are the temporary 'beds' these apes build every night to sleep in. Learn why scientists use gorilla nests to track the species.
Mysterious Taxonomy: The Cryptids Quiz
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They lurk in the dark woods, the deep lakes, the uncharted oceans, the shadows of an old barn or a deserted city street - cryptids, creatures that defy categorization and sometimes logic. Identify these 30 cryptids based on their descriptions.
The Animal Kingdom Trivia Quiz
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So, you love everything there is about the animal kingdom, do you? Well, let's see if you know some of these amazing facts! They will surely test you...
Bronze Age Burial Sites Suggest Women Spread Culture More Than Men
In ancient central Europe, how did culture spread among groups? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
What's the ultimatum game?
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The ultimatum game is a form of economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Learn about the rules to the ultimatum game.
10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute
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You can't dis a naked mole rat just for being himself, but, really, what animal could be uglier? Well, the world is full of ugly animals and we've got nine other choices for you.
Eve Gene: Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor?
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A common female ancestor could be what all humans can trace their lineage to. Learn more about the common female ancestor and Mitochondrial Eve.
Is there a scientific formula for funny?
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Is there a scientific formula for funny? Read about the science and secrets of humor at HowStuffWorks.
Do Large Undiscovered Species Still Exist?
What are the chances there are still large, undiscovered animals on the planet? More likely than you might think.