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Ecology: Theory of evolution: Misconceptions

Original post by @jlmol7

Hi guys, today I have decided to write this topic that I hope will be useful both for the student of the life sciences, and for the reader who likes educational content. One of the most controversial scientific ideas is, without a doubt, the theory of evolution. Despite being based on solid evidence, after more than 150 years of being proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace, it remains the target of objections from those who understand it little or misinterpret it. Accompany me to answer some frequently asked questions that come from "Misconceptions" of the theory of evolution.

Anthropology: Quipu, the Inca Writing System

Original post by @agmoore

This large Inca complex is near Lima, Peru. In 2014, a number of well-reserved quipu were found at this archeological site. For many years anthropologists were confronted with a puzzle about Inca civilization. Conventionally, civilizations have in common certain characteristics. One of these is a system of writing. However, it did not seem the Inca had a system. This was perplexing, because in every other respect their civilization matched the sophistication of other ancient societies. Eventually, archeolog...

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