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What knowledge was encoded in myths related to constellations?
Practical and religious knowledge
What did humans use constellations for before the discovery of GPS, weather balloons, and smartphones?
To keep track of time, predict weather, and navigate
What did the author study in college, contrary to assumptions?
Astrophysics and mythology
What did distant ancestors see in the stars and the dark spots in between?
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What did the author develop an appreciation for along the way?
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What did humans rely on constellations for as they spread around the globe?
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