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Although upright, Australopithecus are rather different from modern humans. Their body hair is still long, with loss of hair thought to be associated with humans’ later adaptation to long-distance running. Their faces are still very ape-like, with jaws that project forwards, and a sloping forehead tapering the head behind strong brows, to thick necks.
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Although upright, Australopithecus are rather different from modern humans. Their body hair is still long, with loss of hair thought to be associated with humans’ later adaptation to long-distance running. Their faces are still very ape-like, with jaws that project forwards, and a sloping forehead tapering the head behind strong brows, to thick necks.
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In ancient Athens, a thought experiment was proposed concerning the Ship of Theseus, preserved for posterity as a museum piece. As part of its preservation, decaying timbers are replaced from time to time, until eventually none of its original material remains. Plato asks ...↓
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In ancient Athens, a thought experiment was proposed concerning the Ship of Theseus, preserved for posterity as a museum piece. As part of its preservation, decaying timbers are replaced from time to time, until eventually none of its original material remains. Plato asks ...↓
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In the medieval Slavic religion, migratory winter birds were believed to depart for a paradise land called Vyraj.
Among them, the white storks in particular were thought to carry human souls to the afterlife and back for a form of reincarnation.
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In the medieval Slavic religion, migratory winter birds were believed to depart for a paradise land called Vyraj.
Among them, the white storks in particular were thought to carry human souls to the afterlife and back for a form of reincarnation.