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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why are scientists studied dark matter in a rock salt mine? (from Chapter 3)

Dark matter particles are dangerous and the rock salt keeps them from escaping.

The company that runs the salt mine is also running dark matter experiments for eventual profit.

Rock salt stays stable for a very long time.

Salt acts as an insulator so that the tiny particles can be detected.

2.

What is crown shyness? (from Chapter 4)

When biologists and ecologists are too humble to be celebrated for their achievements.

When tree roots respect each other's space and leave gaps underground.

When trees respect each other's space and leave gaps in the canopy.

When other organisms of the forest avoid the canopy of the forest to leave it for trees.

3.

Why did followers of Mithraism keep their beliefs secret? (from Chapter 6)

The English outlawed worshipping Mithras.

As warriors, they believed keeping their beliefs secret and underground made them more powerful.

Because they performed secret ceremonies in the underground temples devoted to Mithras.

The Romans considered it a pagan cult.

4.

Why have humans long used limestone for burial sites? (from Chapter 2)

Early humans thought limestone had a spiritual significance.

It is hard to access and prevents grave robbing.

It is full of caves, holes and natural burial chambers.

It is incredibly beautiful and makes stunning tombs.

5.

What is a temporary autonomous zone? (from Second Chamber - Chapter 5)

A place where people can slip into different identities and assume new ways of being.

A place where there are temporarily no laws governing economic transactions.

A place where people can temporarily be free and behave however they wish.

A place where there is no government, country or military in charge.

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