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To explain: How the aliens are as intelligent as human beings, if they would have a biochemistry similar to humans. The science fiction television shows often depict that the physical appearances of aliens are very similar to the humans.

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To determine

To explain: How the aliens are as intelligent as humans beings, if they would have two legs and two arms as humans. The science fiction television shows often depict that the aliens look very similar to the humans.

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To determine

To explain: How the aliens are as intelligent as human beings, if they would have the same dimensions as a human. The science fiction television often depict that aliens looking very similar to humans.

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