A new study says human intelligence peaked about 20,000 years ago.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Life is difficult for many of the 6.5 billion people on Earth, but for most of us, it's not as difficult as it used be. And that, a new study says, means that we're probably getting dumber. The argument is that before human developed agriculture and other technologies that enabled us to practice settled lifestyles, only the brightest humans who could adapt to the daily vagaries of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle managed to survive. Watch the video to learn more.
The fair runs through Saturday afternoon in Skippack.
The 2011 Montgomery County 4-H Fair got underway last night with a full slate of agricultural and science exhibits intended to showcase the year's achievements for the county's 4-H members. The 4-H Mounted Drill Team led the opening ceremonies before a large and appreciative crowd. Today's attractions include a variety of livestock contests including a cattle show, a sheep show, and a poultry judging event. A silent auction will be held this evening starting at 6:30. The fair runs from 9:30am to 9:30pm today and from 9:30am to 4:00pm tomorrow at the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension. Admission is free, but a $5.00 parking donation is requested for each vehicle. Click here to download the full schedule of events. Patch photographer …
michael mirra
12:24 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
When I was a kid adults had more common sense. Today, adults act like teenagers in old bodies. My parents generation acted & thought with adult common sense. It's all in the upbringing, & today's technology doesn't help, as it eliminates the need to think & SOLVE PROBLEMS MENTALLY. Education doesn't teack\h kids to think anymore & books are becoming obsolete. Sure, they can read novels on kindels… more ›