805. The tiny insects that live one day

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805. The tiny insects that live one day

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Aristotle discovered some insects whose entire life lasts one day. Compared to the vastness of time, our lives are not much longer. The question is whether we are able to live them fully.

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Mar 5, 2021

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805. The tiny insects that live one day

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