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Understanding the importance of decision-making
Identifying biases that affect decision-making
Analyzing the potential outcomes of a decision
The Naming of The Tropics
- The Tropic of Cancer. It was so named 2000 years ago because the sun was positioned in the Cancer constellation during the June solstice.
- The Tropic of Capricorn. It was so named at the time because the sun was in the constellation Capricorn during the December solstice.
The sun is no longer in those constellations at that time of year. The sun is now in Taurus at the June solstice, and in Sagittarius at the December solstice.
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Living in the Torrid Zone
The geographical zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is known as the Torrid Zone - also commonly known as the tropics.
The tropics have a moist climate and lush green vegetation. It is warm to hot year-round. Some areas in the tr...
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The Major Circles of Latitude
Latitude and longitude are used as addresses for every part of the world. On maps, latitude lines are horizontal, and longitude lines are vertical.
To define boundaries between countries that lack distinctive geographic borders, like mountain ranges or de...
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Why the Tropics Are Important
- The Tropics are places within the hemisphere where the sun can be directly overhead.
- This was essential for ancient travelers who used the sun and stars to guide their way.
- The Tropic of Capricorn can be found at latitude 23.5 degrees south, and the Tropic of Cancer at ...
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The Earth and The Sun
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Studies and Criticism
- A study analysing data between 1904 and 1974 revealed that the average return for stocks during January was five times higher than any other month, particularly in small-capitalisation stocks.
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