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| '''Humans''', or '''human beings''', are [[social animal]]s belonging to the [[mammal]]ian species '''''Homo sapiens''''' ([[Latin]]: "wise man" or "knowing man") in the family [[Hominidae]] (the great [[ape]]s). Humans also have a marked appreciation for [[beauty]] and [[aesthetics]] which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to [[culture|cultural]] innovations such as [[art]], [[literature]] and [[music]]. | '''Humans''', or '''human beings''', are [[social animal]]s belonging to the [[mammal]]ian species '''''Homo sapiens''''' ([[Latin]]: "wise man" or "knowing man") in the family [[Hominidae]] (the great [[ape]]s). Humans also have a marked appreciation for [[beauty]] and [[aesthetics]] which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to [[culture|cultural]] innovations such as [[art]], [[literature]] and [[music]]. | ||
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Humans, or human beings, are social animals belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin: "wise man" or "knowing man") in the family Hominidae (the great apes). 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, philosophy, mythology and religion. 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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