[Fractal Trader]

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[andy58-in-nh]

The funny thing is: the beds were still cleaner than many of those used in Zuccotti Park.

[Sacajaweau]

Big whoop.....This would surprise someone?? Man was not born brainless. He just didn't know what was out there. He improvised.

Now, you can buy a mattress for $1000. 900 thread sheets for $100....and we still have bedbugs!!

Camping was always fun...Got better when we had sleeping bags. Got even better when we could rent a camp.

Now, only a $500 a day room will do.

(Only kidding...$20 a day...but bring your own mattress and bug killer...

[lacrew]

I suspect ‘bedding’ is just about as old as man. It doesn’t take alot of enlightenment to figure out what is soft to sleep on.

[Eye of Unk]

Reminds me of the final episode of the latest Battlestar Galactica where they settle upon Africa. A long long time ago.

[ExtremeUnction]

I slept on hard dirt on more than one occasion in Vietnam. it looks like my ancestors were a little smarter than me.

[July4]

I question whether or not the discovery of these artifacts represents the first or earliest anything. For years we’ve been told that the African finds prove that evolution took place in Africa. I don’t think we’ve proven the theory of evolution or that human beginnings were in Africa.

On the contrary, perhaps we’re findings artifacts in Africa because Africa was the location of the most recent development, not the oldest, thus, more likely to be preserved.

We have accepted African Eve and the subsequent finds with few questions; that might be a mistake. And, while you’re wondering about those artifacts, wonder why the same family of archeologists makes so many earth-shaking discoveries in that region.

It’s time for for honest skepticism.

[mountainlion]

Oh the Humanity, even the ancient ones were foreclosed form their homes!/s

[reagan_fanatic]

Less widely reported was the sign found next to it that said “Helen Thomas Slept Here’.

[TigersEye]

Among the plant remains, Wadley's team also found tiny fragments of chipped stone and crushed, burnt bone, which the researchers interpret as evidence that these were not only sleeping mats but also work surfaces where tools were fashioned and food was prepared. Thus while early modern humans were skilled at organizing their living spaces, some parts of the cave served double duty, Wadley says. "There were no rules for separate eating, working, or sleeping places," she says. "Breakfast in bed may have been an almost daily occurrence."

They probably just covered all of their living space with mats for comfort and cleanliness. A mat makes standing, kneeling and sitting more comfortable as well as it does lying down.

[Pharmboy]