Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin for "wise man" or "knowing man") under the family Hominidae (the great apes).Taxonomy of living primates, Minnesota State University Mankato, retrieved April 4, 2005. Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language and introspection. This, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make greater use of tools than any other species.

Like most primates, humans are by nature social. However, humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression and the exchange of ideas. Humans create complex social structures composed of co-operating and competing groups, ranging in scale from nations to individual families, and social interaction between humans has established a variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws which form the basis of human society. Humans also have a marked appreciation for beauty and aesthetics which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to cultural innovations such as art, literature and music.

Humans are also noted for their desire to understand and influence the world around them, seeking to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through science, religion, philosophy and mythology. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills; humans are the only known species to build fires, cook their food, clothe themselves, and use numerous other technologies.

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Wind turbine noise “has no harmful effect on human health”. http://bit.ly/6rKm1k #energy
yagelski (Ken Yagelski) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:22:00 -0000
Wind turbine noise “has no harmful effect on human health”. http://bit.ly/6rKm1k #energy
I hate @hey_mariana and I hope she knows that!! Boo you, mean human being!!
janacavalcanti (Jana Cavalcanti) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:19:12 -0000
I hate @hey_mariana and I hope she knows that!! Boo you, mean human being!!
Wyden Hosts Briefing on Human Sex Trafficking (YouTube) 1hr17min http://bit.ly/6zlDRq #trafficking #humantrafficking #GEMS #PolarisProject
cfpdx (Carol Fenton) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:18:37 -0000
Wyden Hosts Briefing on Human Sex Trafficking (YouTube) 1hr17min http://bit.ly/6zlDRq #trafficking #humantrafficking #GEMS #PolarisProject
@psychemedia I'm a nicer, kinder, more intelligent human because of your posts- just ask my co-workers- pretty impressive results for a blog
twoodwar (Tom Woodward) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:51:13 -0000
@psychemedia I'm a nicer, kinder, more intelligent human because of your posts- just ask my co-workers- pretty impressive results for a blog
for fuck sake! some ppl really are disgusting. DO NOT FOLLOW ME unless you're a decent human being!
rockchick_30 (rockchick(ECHELON)) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:50:15 -0000
for fuck sake! some ppl really are disgusting. DO NOT FOLLOW ME unless you're a decent human being!
New blog post: "Don't Make Me Open A Can Of Positivity On Your Ass" http://tr.im/z35t Negative people are like human black holes.
funny_teeshirts (Layla Stevens) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:00:03 -0000
New blog post: "Don't Make Me Open A Can Of Positivity On Your Ass" http://tr.im/z35t Negative people are like human black holes.

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