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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.
How Special Relativity Works
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Special relativity deals in phenomena that don't agree with our historical or commonsense views of how the universe works. In fact, many of the theory's assertions almost appear ludicrous.
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
Why do we sleep?
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Why do we sleep? Researchers have had a hard time trying to answer this question, but have a few ideas. Take a look at theories and learn why we sleep.
Cosmogony
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Cosmogony, the study of the origin and development of the universe as a whole and of the individual bodies that compose it.
Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?
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Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975 and hasn't been seen since. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert with a theory about what might have happened.
Time May Not Exist, Say Some Physicists and Philosophers
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The answer to the question "Does time exist?" may seem obvious, but is it? And what if time doesn't exist, but is merely a human construct?
What Was Before the Big Bang?
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Before the big bang, the universe existed as an incredibly small singularity. Learn about what existed before the Big Bang.
How Did the Universe Begin?
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The universe and how it began is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the origins of the universe.
How Quantum Suicide Works
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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.