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November 6, 2015 By Joe

What’s Causing Global Warming and How to Stop It

What’s Causing Global Warming and How to Stop It

Our planet is dying. The earth has warmed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 and that trend will only continue. The human race has reached great heights on the shoulders of technological innovation; unfortunately, we’ve chosen to ignore the most damaging effects. If we continue to disregard the warning signs, will we bring an end to the planet and destroy ourselves in the process?

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Filed Under: Animal Science, Human Beings, Planet Earth, The Weekly Pique Tagged With: climate change, global warming, planet earth

October 30, 2015 By Joe

World-Famous Savants and Their Superhuman Skills

World-Famous Savants and Their Superhuman Skills

Savants are some of the most fascinating cognitive phenomena in human history. The rare but extraordinary condition occurs when those with mental disabilities, including autistic disorders, are able to do things most would consider impossible. Whether it’s remembering 22,500 decimals of Pi or sketching an entire city landscape after one helicopter ride, the abilities shown by these select individuals are out of this world.

The reason why some individuals have savant abilities is not known. There are many theories, but little evidence to support any of them. The question we can answer – what kind of feats can these brilliant people accomplish?

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