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The ancient world produced many great thinkers whose wisdom comes to us in the form of their recorded thoughts and ideas about things that people still reflect on or care about today. The following collection of quotes can best be described as ancient wisdom and the words from these great thinkers may still serve as inspiration for people today.

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For most children, the sound of their mother's voice triggers brain activity patterns distinct from those triggered by an unfamiliar voice. But the unique brain response to mom's voice is greatly diminished in children with autism, according to a new study.

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It seems like you can find everything online today, and that includes an education. Online education has become increasingly popular. But is it right for you?

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Slow learner is a term that is sometimes used for low ability students, with IQ between 70 and 85. These individuals make up approximately 14.1% of the population, larger than the group of children with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism combined.

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Trying to improve your performance at work/school or write that novel? Maybe it’s time to consider the color of your walls or your computer screen. Research shows that the color red makes us more cautious and attentive to details, while blue makes us more creative and receptive to new ideas.

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Little is known about what genetic or molecular forces drive the need to sleep -- until now. In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers have found a single gene, called Nemuri, that increases the need for sleep.

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The Old Stone House — one of the most impressive buildings in New England — lies in the small, quiet town of Brownington, VT. The building was originally constructed by Alexander Twilight, who was born in Corinth, VT on September 23, 1795.

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Before personal computers, word processors or even electric typewriters, virtually every office and home had a manual typewriter. Invented in the early 18th century, this machine rose to popularity in the 19th century, ruling the world of letters for more than a century.

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Education is always changing. What seemed to work yesterday could be frowned upon today, and what seems to work today might be frowned upon tomorrow. Regardless of the ever-changing instructional methods of today’s classrooms, it’s hard to dispute the fact that one of its most recent trends, formative assessment, is very beneficial to students.

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The report firstly provides an indication of reading ability as described in reading ages from 6 years to 12+ years, and secondly an indication of current levels of some cognitive skills.

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Edublox Online Tutor has developed an Online Assessment to enable parents and teachers to identify problem areas, to assess a child’s current reading ability as described in reading ages from 6 to 12+ years, and to give a clearer indication of which Edublox Online Tutor product suits their needs best. Edublox Online Tutor offers one free assessment per learner.

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Every few seconds, our eyelids automatically shutter and our eyeballs roll back in their sockets. So why doesn't blinking plunge us into intermittent darkness and light? New research shows that the brain works extra hard to stabilize our vision despite our fluttering eyes.

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