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Why are people the only animals with chin?
One characteristic that makes us different from other primates is the development of the chin bone. In other words, having a chin is a unique feature of modern people.
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The mystery of the Bigfoot beast is clarified
A recent genetic analysis has not found any evidence to support the existence of a primate with many human-like characteristics, also known as Bigfoot.
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The shocking discovery of snakes and evolution of the human eye
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that our ancestors have developed the ability to observe sensitivity of the ey…
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Why don't all primates evolve into humans?
Prior to the widely accepted hypothesis that humans now originate from ancient gibbons.
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Why do people cheat?
Scientists have finally explained why many primates, especially humans, sometimes lie or deceive.
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On the human body has many holes?
If you only pay attention to your eyes, nose, ears, genitals, you can say it right away: men have 8, women have 9. However, think a little more, maybe the body also has…
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The role of females in human formation
Modeling demonstrates that human life expectancy is doubled compared to primates thanks to care from early childhood.
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New hypothesis about human language
Scientists believe that expressive movements in primates are different from chewing motions and become the basis for language development. There are different theories t…
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Reversing the view of 'people born bad'
Biological studies have increasingly erased the notion that humans are a formidable, fierce and brutal species.
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People and 10 special things
Humans are a special animal, unlike any other species in the animal world. So, what makes people different from all species?
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Why are people afraid of red?
Red may represent danger, temperature and anger. One study also found that Olympic athletes wearing red uniforms were more successful in antagonistic matches, meaning th…
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Chimpanzee 'cunning'
Chimpanzees have the ability to perceive and predict the impact of their behavior on the surrounding environment, the ability that is only available in humans.
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Teach monkeys to play games
American scientists have taught a number of baboons and baboons, species that are considered the least intelligent, playing simple game games on computers.
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He is the only species who laughs at the same kind
The evolution process allows humans to ridicule and humiliate their peers with laughter, while other primates do not.
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10 special things in humankind
The ability to use fire, the sense of shame, the upright posture are three of the most important factors that make people different from each other, Livescience affirmed.