Around 48 million years ago a species called‚ Pakicetus which has characteristic such as forward nostrils‚ forelimbs and hindlimbs for walking‚ no tail flukes evolved in a million years into another species called Ambulocetus‚ which looked alligator like and due to shortage of food on land fed in the water (University of California Museum of Paleontology). Ambulocetus evolved to adapt to these changes and developed characteristics such as growing from 6
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Odysseus: A man of great intelligence The epic narrative‚ The Odyssey‚ By Homer‚ was written by the creator of its philosophy‚ Homer. It is a magnificent story of lust‚ deceit‚ greed‚ and heroism. Its journey of determination‚ patience‚ and virtue‚ tells the tale of Odysseus‚ the main character‚ on his voyage his kingdom in Ithaca after the end of the Trojan War. Throughout the story‚ Odysseus undergoes many trials and tribulations‚ which test his character. Though it may be tested‚ he does not
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In book 9 when Odysseus impales a burning wooden staff into Polyphemus’ eye then informs the raging cyclops that his name is nobody is an ideal instance in which directly exemplifies Odysseus’ intelligence significantly benefitting him where using his somatic fortitude would not. Before stabbing Polyphemus in the eye‚ Odysseus gets him drunk first to ensure he would not have enough coordination to attempt to kill him and his remaining crew members. The triumphant plan of intoxicating Polyphemus before
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Characteristics of a Co-operative A co-operative is broadly defined as a business that is owned and independently managed by its members who utilizes its services‚ and obtain benefits that are shared equally based on use of its services. Members gain in two ways from the cooperative: first‚ earnings are paid to members depending on the sum of businesses they conduct with the cooperative and second‚ members receive more services based on the frequency at which they use the cooperative. Normally‚
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The Characteristics of Cat Loving and Caring‚ Curious‚ Playful‚ Cuddly‚ Adventurous‚ Silly and Goofy‚ Funny‚ Smart and Intelligent‚ Friendly‚ Affectionate‚ Sleepy‚ Stretchy‚ Agile CAT COMMUNICATION - BODY LANGUAG Cats which communicate mostly with other cats use mainly on body language and scent - this is their "native language". Their body language is subtle. There are at least nineteen different types of "miaow" which differ in pitch‚ rhythm‚ volume‚ tone‚ pronunciation and the situations in
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Relationship Characteristics Out of all the relationships I have had all of them pale in comparison to my wife and me. How we met is deemed by most people as weird but more intriguing is what basis our relationship started on. At first contact‚ I was very heart broken and I needed someone to talk to about it to. I met Christina on a social networking site and at this time people were very skeptical about internet relationships. What was supposed to stop at friendship ended up developing into
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The sun rises on one side of the world‚ while it sets on the other. Odysseus’ nostos is a difficult journey where he experiences the worst chaos anyone could imagine‚ as if everything he possesses is beginning to fade away. In Homer’s Odyssey‚ Odysseus is seen to persevere through many chaotic experiences‚ similar to the sun setting. Through determination‚ he is able to reestablish his life and restore order back to his oikos that resides in Ithaka‚ as if the sunshine in his life is returning. Although
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glory of their people. Odysseus from The Odyssey and Ulysses Everett Mcgill from O Brother Where Art Thou were both good leaders and their men looked up to them. Even though their similarities there are some things that make them different. Although Everett and Odysseus are alike‚ Everett has better skills to be a leader‚ which helped him and his crew get to where they need to go. Odysseus and Everett were both on a journey to get home to their families. In The Odyssey‚ Odysseus has been away for twenty
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Course 1. Characteristics of Education Family‚ society‚ mass media‚ formal educational institutions‚ influence man. We keep abreast of latest developments and learn other branches of knowledge. Education is life-long learning (Till death). It brings about integrated development. P.T‚ Training of mental faculties ensures healthy emotional satisfaction and brings about socialization. Influences‚ Inspirations‚ Maturity is obtained systematically‚ in a planned manner for harmonious and balanced
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There are many characteristics that are unique to a civilized person. One of the many character traits include contributing to the common good of the community. Piggy is a perfect embodiment of this key trait. During the fierce dispute between Jack and Ralph over supremacy‚ Jack asks the group of boys to vote Ralph out of the leadership position‚ however they refuse to do so. Enraged‚ Jack leaves and announces that if anyone would like to join him‚ they are welcome to. Following Jack’s departure
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