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The brain isn't hardwired to read—here's how we pull it off and why some are better at it than others

For an experienced reader, recognizing the words on this page feels effortless. Yet, evolutionarily speaking, your brain shouldn't be able to read. Reading has existed for too short a time to have shaped a dedicated center in the brain.

The brain isn't hardwired to read—here's how we pull it off and why some are better at it than others

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Young golden eagles leave their parents' territory late

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Oman to witness brief penumbral lunar eclipse on August 28

Dubai: Oman will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse lasting about 20 minutes on Friday, August 28, though the celestial event is expected to be difficult to observe with the naked eye. The Astronomical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said the eclipse will be visible in the Sultanate from 5:23am until…

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