Should The Cyclops: Can They Be More Civilized?

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The Cyclops was big creatures. If they were alive today than they would be more civilized. Just like we are today, we’re more civilized now then we were. The Cyclops would have huge building that would dwarf ours. They would also be twice the size they are today. They might also have two eyes instead of one. This could happen by evolving. Instead of them living alone they might have children and a spouse. They used to be shepherds; they might change to working because where they live. There population would be much greater than it used to be. They used to be a giant but they would only get bigger. They would stand over us like a small mountain. For their job they might work in factories or as laborers. They could help carry and or hall big

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