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    Domestication can trigger complexity - Prehistoric Languages… and Prehistoric Minds

    Interesting topic and view, seems plausible. Burraco will continue to post on this topic but it looks interesting for a start. This is quite intriguing: " Interestingly, most of the domesticated mammals share a set of common traits, like reduced brains, changes in the orofacial region, or a...
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    Why You Should Avoid Wise-Sounding But Meaningless Quotes

    "People who are impressed by wise-sounding-but-meaningless quotes tend to have a lower IQ." "Those more receptive to bulls**t are less reflective, lower in cognitive ability – numeracy, verbal and fluid intelligence), are more prone to ontological confusions and conspiratorial ideation, are...
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    The DNA Phantom Effect

    I found this quite interesting, mind blowing actually: "Russian quantum biologist Dr. Vladimir Poponin and his colleague Peter Gariaev through a series of experiments, tried to prove that human DNA has a direct effect on the physical world through a field of energy that connects the two. They...
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    Lower Testosterone Levels Helped in the Development of Civilization

    It might be a man's world, but femininity laid the foundation for modern civilization, a new study has found. Modern humans evolved around 200,000 years ago. However,humans started using tools and making art some 50,000 years ago. The latest study by Duke University researchers explains this...
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    Why are men depicted as tanned and women pale in ancient art

    I see the trend continues in modern art as well, even in cartoons, like darker male dog and lighter female dog. Does anyone know or red a book "Tan Men/Pale Women Color and Gender in Archaic Greece and Egypt, a Comparative Approach". Here are some examples:
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    Children With Autism Exposed to More Steroid Hormones in The Womb

    Children who later develop autism are exposed to increased levels of steroid hormones in the womb, new research from the UK and Denmark shows. The study took advantage of amniotic fluid in a Danish biobank from 19,500 women who had chosen to have a routine amniocentesis at 15-16 weeks to screen...
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    People Choose Spouses With Similar DNA

    Opposites do not attract Contrary to the common saying, study after study has shown that, on average, opposites do not attract. There’s little doubt that ‘birds of a feather fly together’: people look for similarities when choosing a partner. Now we know that this is even true at a genetic...
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    What your coffee order says about you

    Funny :satisfied:: Survey of 1,000 coffee drinkers reveals which type are “people-pleasers” and which are the most laid-back. Here are the highlights: § Frozen/blended coffee drinkers were trendsetters who liked to try new things. While they tended to be spontaneous and imaginative, they...
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    Surprising Find: Live Bacteria Help Create Rain, Snow & Hail

    Traditionally, researchers have thought that minerals or other particulates in clouds caused water droplets to glom together until they were large enough to fall as raindrops, snowflakes and hail. The new research shows that a large variety of bacteria, and even fungi, diatoms and algae, persist...
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    Paris syndrome & Jerusalem syndrome - funny mental syndromes

    Interesting to know: Paris syndrome Paris syndrome is a transient experience that affects tourists to Paris who find that the City of Light does not live up to their expectations. They may experience hallucinations, delusions of persecution, anxiety and other somatic symptoms. Paris syndrome...
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    10 things I like about Kosovo

    http://www.viewkosova.com/kosova-news/60-daily-news/161-10-things-i-like-about-kosovo.html 10. LocationKosovo is a great base for exploring the Balkans. As you can see from the informative map below it has a useful location in the region for travellers. Just €5 and a 2 hour bus ride will have...
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    You cannot drive and kiss a pretty girl at the same time - Mindfulness

    I read this quote when I was doing my search on mindfulness long time ago, attributed to Einstein, and I love it. It proves the genius of Einstein in explaining the need for focus, mindfulness and enjoyment of the moment. If you really want to enjoy the kiss you better pull over and give the...
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