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The human body as the Ship of Theseus

Hat tip to kottke.org.

The Ship of Theseus was an ancient Greek paradox.  Over time, every plank and mast in the ship was replaced, yet it remained the same ship.  That is almost true of the human body.

Only one part of your body is as old as you are.  Watch the video to learn what it is.

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  1. The-Gazette-Dz Says:
    July 14, 2016 at 2:01 pm | Reply

    Reblogged this on THE GAZETTE DZ.

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