I highly recommend viewing "History of the World in Two Hours"

[Uncle Joe]

It will explain much about why humans did what they did and do what they do on a whole raft of issues; how we're all interconnected, how life has evolved to take advantage of new environmental systems, the vital pursuit of energy in one form or another, the critical importance of trade in turning cities into civilizations, the rise of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, the rotating roles of global influence, and too many other dynamics to list.

Make no mistake about it though, we are children of the stars.

[Hoppy]

1. Yeah, I always felt I was dropped off here by Klingons.

I couldn'ta been borned to my parents. They were so dumb..

[Uncle Joe]

2. Fascinating, I always felt more connected to the Vulcans, Hoppy.

[Hoppy]

3. Fukin' Vulcans were wimps. That's why I know I am part Klingon.

I don't look like a Klingon so I can fit in with humans. Plastic surgery was a bitch but my pod-minders explained that the experience of pain is the apex of a warrior's life, so put up with it.

[LawDeeDah]

4. I watched it last night on your recommendation. Fantastic!

Thanks for that gift.

[Uncle Joe]

7. I'm glad you enjoyed it, LawDeeDah.

[malaise]

5. K & R

[Uncle Joe]

8. malaise!

It's good to see you.

[NobodyHere]

6. I watched "History of the World, Part 1" instead.

Does that count?

[Uncle Joe]

9. That partially counts, NobodyHere.

Peace to you.

[RadiationTherapy]

10. May I also recommend the amazing John Green's "Crash Course World History"

for it is very awesome. Excellent cardio exercise fodder:

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[Uncle Joe]

11. Thanks for the recommendation and video, RadiationTherapy.