Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 8/5/2008 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 8/5/2008

Five issues, insights, and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors of Seed.

Prehistoric great white shark had strongest bite in history
Sometimes I am thankful for the odd extinction.
Why Do We Capitalize the Word “I”?
A fascinating explanation of our capitalist tendencies.
How magicians control your mind
Card tricks and white rabbits lead to fascinating insights into human cognition.
Do they really think the earth is flat?
Skepticism or silliness?
9 Reasons Not to Date a Tyrannosaurus Rex
There are only 9?

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Originally published August 5, 2008

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