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Why are humans so curious?

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Curiosity seems to be a fundamental part of what makes humans tick, but where does it come from? Do we all have the same kind, or amount, of curiosity? What drives the inquisitive minds of people who can’t seem to stop asking questions about everything they encounter?

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