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From fashion to tools, animal behaviors are often surprisingly human

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New research has shown that behaviors previously thought to be unique to humans may not really be. Many human behaviors and abilities such as stylistic fashion and the use of fire are starting to be observed in the animal kingdom, leading scientists to question what we thought we knew about animal behavior.

UK leaders propose restricting social media after riots

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