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Featured Article: House
A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Most conventional modern houses in Western cultures will contain one or more bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen or cooking area, and a living room. In traditional agriculture-oriented societies, domestic animals such as chickens or larger livestock (like cattle) may share part of the house.
Popular Article: Imitation
Imitation is an advanced behavior whereby an action is elicited by an individual's observation and subsequent replication of another's behavior. It is thus the basis of observational learning and socialization. The ability to imitate involves recognizing the actions of another as corresponding to the same physical parts of the observer's body and their movement. Through imitation, human beings and other species are able to pass on techniques and skills without need for detailed, verbal instruction. Thus, once one individual has found the solution to a problem, their innovation can be quickly multiplied throughout their community and beyond.
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The banshee's appearance may be that of an old hag or a beautiful young woman, but her cry has always been understood to herald death. (source: Banshee)
