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That's an interesting idea.

Good points both of you guys-- silkworm, ecoli... I agree and I feel that talking about it now (which is what we are doing), considering the possibilities and examining them objectively will be vital when we the big ethical and pragmatic questions come knocking.

Like all Catarrhines, humans have the dental formula 2.1.3.3. So, according to presently accepted scientific theories of human evolution the common ancestor of hominins, apes, and all old-world monkeys had a third molar... though I wonder if it is a wisdom tooth in the sense that it comes much later than the second molar in other species. Anyone? Interesting. Neandertals had a retromolar space, while modern do not. One might surmise that they did not have problems with wisdom teeth. However the retromolar space a unqiuely derived trait, and sets H. neanderthalensis apart from other hominins as well. Did early anatomically modern humans have painful problems with their widsom teeth? Or even, how far back in recorded history do we see evidence of impacted wisdom teeth? Perhaps the wisdom tooth problem is a fairly recent development-- either a human structural change, or something elicted by lifestyle? Full disclosure: My wisdom teeth are fine and dandy.

I observe it gets especially bad for me when I lack sleep. The problem is that sometimes it also prevents me from getting sleep. What has worked for me in the past: 1. suddenly sprinting a quarter mile down the street 2. holding my breath underwater for as long as possible 3. singing in Japanese Hope this helps!

I think the "Advanced" mode of SpyBot S&D allows you to see that part of the registry as a checklist, and thus removing the unwanted programs is as simple as deselecting the line in the list (unchecking the box.)

"Mystery Solved"? What a creepy and vague name for a licensing awareness campaign...