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Inventing Fire: the First Spark of Humanity

Patented: History of Inventions

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The Significance of Fire in Human Evolution

This chapter explores the importance of fire in the evolution of humanity. It discusses when humans started using fire, how it transformed our anatomy, and its role in the development of human diet and abilities. The chapter also touches on the physiological changes that occur as a result of cooking food with fire and compares human brains to other primates in relation to cooking.

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