Although the explanations may share features in common with the explanations above, additional assumptions and simplifications may be introduced.

Although these non-fiction works may be contradictory they form a corpus that is regularly being altered with better explanations of ideas or with new facts.

Although humorous, Peter's book contains many real-world examples and thought-provoking explanations of human behavior.

Although some explanations of relationships may be difficult, taking advantage of it is easier.

Although there are various views of the imperialist nature of the United States, and thus describe many of the same policies and institutions as evidence of imperialism, explanations for imperialism vary widely.

Although there is no scientific evidence to support them, supernatural explanations of spontaneous human combustion remain popular.

Although it was long accepted that the immune tissue, called gut associated lymphoid tissue, surrounding the appendix and elsewhere in the gut carries out a number of important functions, explanations were lacking for the distinctive shape of the appendix and its apparent lack of importance as judged by an absence of side effects following appendectomy.

Although largely political explanations for the timing and extent of the OPEC price increases are also valid, from OPEC ’ s point of view, these changes were triggered largely by previous unilateral changes in the world financial system and the ensuing period of high inflation in both the developed and developing world.

Although these explanations are not generally accepted, some modern economists have proposed rational explanations, rather than a speculative mania, for the rise and fall in prices.

Although Rush continued these practices, he actively sought new explanations and new approaches to treatment, some of which remain influential.

Although there are many disputed explanations including drug use by Coleridge to explain this strange experience ; mesmerism, as it was a fascination and a devoted area of study by Coleridge, is arguably a likely explanation of his experience.

Although the ' principle of rationality ' is not applicable to ( natural ) science there is no methodological difference between science and social sciences because both sciences are getting explanations by inventing theories which can be proved.

Although the etymology of the name Kaziranga is not certain, there exist a number of possible explanations derived from local legends and records.

Although the behavior in these two examples is the same, the explanations are based on different sets of factors incorporating evolutionary versus physiological factors.

Although several explanations have been put forward the exact identity of the creatures remains unexplained to this day.

Although the law book was poorly arranged and offered little explanations on contradictory passages, it attained enormous popularity, owing to its encyclopedic nature and to its being written in simple Burmese with little Pali.

Although traditional ghost stories stick to one of three different kinds of ghosts, Gardner uniquely populates this novel with all three: real supernatural entities, " psychological " ghosts that originate in the imaginings of a character, and supernatural seeming occurrences that have natural explanations.

Although characteristically leaving the door open for the possibility of direct divine intervention, they frequently expressed contempt for soft-minded contemporaries who invoked miracles rather than searching for natural explanations.

Although all of Eager's other novels for children depict what are clearly adventures in supernatural magic, Magic or Not and its sequel The Well-Wishers are different in tone from his other books, because all of the " magical " events in these two novels are described ambiguously, with clues to permit possible non-supernatural explanations.

Although the word " Korinos " does not have any meaning in the Greek language and its origin is unknown, there are several different explanations for this name.

Although all the explanations from Thales to Democritus involve matter, what is more important is the fact that these rival explanations suggest an ongoing process of debate in which alternate theories were put forth and criticized.

Although the origins of the term are not referred to in the text, the title served ( along with the general hype created in Australia ) to revive public interest in the legend.

" Although the work is commonly attributed to Cranmer, its detailed origins are obscure.

Although he initially declined the part of Dr. David Banner in The Incredible Hulk because of its comic book origins, on reading Kenneth Johnson's script for the pilot episode, he was persuaded to change his mind ( and agreed to remain involved with the series for as long as Johnson was to be involved ).

Although the first graduate degree, a PhD in classics, was awarded in 1885, many of the current PhD programs trace their origins to the 1960s.

Although mythical elements are not so prominent in Exodus as in Genesis, the echoes of ancient legends are crucial to understanding the book's origins and purpose: for example, the story of the infant Moses's salvation from the Nile has its basis in an earlier legend of king Sargon, while the story of the parting of the Red Sea trades on Mesopotamian creation mythology.

Although the Estonian and Germanic languages are of very different origins, one can identify many similar words in Estonian and English, for example.

Although it appears that globular clusters contain some of the first stars to be produced in the galaxy, their origins and their role in galactic evolution are still unclear.

Although many have linked one's social origins and educational attainment to life chances and opportunities, education cannot serve as the most influential predictor of economic mobility.

Although the origins of music videos go back much further, they came into their own in the 1980s, when Music Television's format was based on them.

Although its origins are unclear, it most likely stems from an ancient fertility rite, perhaps the Celtic festival of Beltane.

Although string theory had its origins in the study of quark confinement and not of quantum gravity, it was soon discovered that the string spectrum contains the graviton, and that " condensation " of certain vibration modes of strings is equivalent to a modification of the original background.

Although he stayed and settled in Iran, he continued to be known as Hindi, indicating his origins in India, and Ruhollah Khomeini even used Hindi as a pen name in some of his ghazals.

Although both units are part of the same Guard Corps, and wear the same uniform, the Artillery Unit has a totally different military cap badge, as a reminder of its historical origins.

Although the characteristics and manifestations of civilization from the Neolithic have been identified their origins and relationship have not yet fully defined.

Although he avoids the controversial topic of human origins in the rest of the book so as not to prejudice readers against his theory, here he ventures a cautious hint that psychology would be put on a new foundation and that " Light will be thrown on the origin of man ".

Although much of Zanzibar's African population came from the mainland, one group known as Shirazis traces its origins to the island's early Persian settlers.

Although of humble origins and unschooled in her youth, Jane Morris underwent a remarkable self-education after her marriage.

Although Rococo is usually thought of as developing first in the decorative arts and interior design, its origins lie in the late Baroque architectural work of Borromini ( 1599 – 1667 ) mostly in Rome and Guarini ( 1624 – 83 ) mostly in Northern Italy but also in Vienna, Prague, Lisbon, and Paris.

Although it is sometimes stated that the term " bangers " has its origins in World War II, the term was actually in use at least as far back as 1919.

Although its origins are unclear, Irish dancing was later influenced by dance forms from the Continent, especially the Quadrille.

Although he often lied about his origins, he formally became a French citizen in 1908, and worked for the Vickers munitions firm from 1897 to 1927.

Although geophysics was only recognized as a separate discipline in the 19th century, its origins go back to ancient history.

Although Goldberry's origins are uncertain, Bombadil clearly identifies her as having been found by him in the river and her title " River-woman's daughter " strongly suggests that she is not a mortal human being, but rather a spirit of the river Withywindle in the Old Forest of Tolkien's Middle-earth.

Although he was not forthcoming with specific events and incidents, he did talk about the origins of his writing ability ; Richardson would tell stories to his friends and spent his youth constantly writing letters.

The Commonitorium and the Histories are a response, at least in their origins, to the direct influence that Saint Augustine exercised over Orosius. Although Paulus Orosius ’ s most important book was the Historiae Adversus Paganos, his other two surviving books must also be taken into account: Commonitorium and Liber Apologeticus.