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You've probably seen dogs tilt their head. It's adorable, but why do they do it? According to scientists, it may be a sign of concentration and memory recall. Several animals, including humans, present an asymmetry in the way they move or perceive the environment through their senses. For instance, one can prefer an ear or […]
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Inside are field notes which Darwin wrote literally as he was formulating his theory of evolution, as well as the "tree of life" sketch.
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