Unit 8 The Theory of Cosmetic Relativity I am the kind of person who likes to be on time for things. I like to be early. Let's say I need to catch a flight leaving at 4 pm. In planning my drive to the airport, I will factor in a cushion: to allow for

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The mysterious death of a Border Patrol agent in West Texas last November led to two opposing theories. Some folks were convinced that smugglers or illegal border crossers attacked the agent with rocks. The local sheriff says he

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A:Its been a long time since I last saw you. Where have you been? B: The exams and plans I have to turn in in are driving me crazy, I dont even have time to sleep. A: Its the same for me. Im up to my neck in work, but at least finals are coming soon

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Let me take you back to a day in July 2014 when a man named Eric Garner was stopped by two cops on the street in Staten Island. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) ERIC GARNER: I'm minding my business, officer. I'm minding my b

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The Prefrontal Cortex with Age 年老的 前额皮质 The prefrontal cortex is the region of the brain located just behind the forehead, where higher-level cognition occurs, such as recalling whether a word was heard aloud or read. Most people show e

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Dinosaur Oil Crisis 恐龙灭绝有关石油危机? 恐龙是距今1亿3千万年前地球上爬行动物的总称。它们的种类很多,身体大小、形状、生活习性各不相同,陆地、海洋、空中都是恐龙类爬行动物的活动

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