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Did the Bicameral Mind Evolve to Create Modern Human Consciousness?

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The question of exactly what is human consciousness and how it came to be in the human mind has raged forever between philosophers, religious scholars and scientists, but does the theory of the bicameral mind explain it?

Did the Colossi of Memnon used to sing at sunrise?

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Singing monuments sounds like the premise of an enchanted Broadway musical -- or a scene straight out of "A Night at the Museum." So did the Colossi of Memnon actually sing at one time? And if so, why don't they sing anymore? Stage fright?

Did the moon doom the Titanic?

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Did the moon doom the Titanic? Find out whether there's any truth behind the theory that the moon caused the Titanic to sink.

Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers

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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.

Disadvantages of Wind Energy: Do Wind Turbines Affect Health?

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Green, clean energy sounds good at first: Harness the power of the wind to run our creature comforts. But could the sounds people hear (and don't hear) from wind turbines endanger their health?

Distance Formula: Finding the Distance Between Two Points

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You can find the distance between two points by using the distance formula. It's an application of the Pythagorean theorem. Remember that from high school algebra?

Diving Deep Into the World of Saturation Diving

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Saturation diving hinges on the idea that the dissolved gases in our blood and body tissues match those in our lungs. This deep-sea exploration method allows divers to work at extreme depths without constantly surfacing. Learn how it works.

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

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We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?

Do Large Undiscovered Species Still Exist?

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What are the chances there are still large, undiscovered animals on the planet? More likely than you might think.

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