[eli5] Why did humans advance so far so fast while other intelligent animals did not?

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[eli5] Why did humans advance so far so fast while other intelligent animals did not?

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Cooking! We learned to combine and consume much more nutrients in faster sittings than other animals. While others spend most of their day grazing or searching for food, we collected it, combined it and consumed it while staying mobile. More nutrients equals more calories for our brains to use.

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