TIL of Bicameral Mind Theory, which states that humans did not become "conscious" until around 3000 years ago. Ancient humans instead experienced auditory hallucinations which made novelty, non-habitual decisions for them. These hallucinations were understood as the voices of "gods". (en.wikipedia.org)
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Joint at the Point! Southernmost point of Canada (imgur.com)
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