The Neandertal EnigmaFrayer's own reading of the record reveals a number of overlooked traits that clearly and specifically link the Neandertals to the Cro-Magnons. One such trait is the shape of the opening of the nerve canal in the lower jaw, a spot where dentists often give a pain-blocking injection. In many Neandertal, the upper portion of the opening is covered by a broad bony ridge, a curious feature also carried by a significant number of Cro-Magnons. But none of the alleged 'ancestors of us all' fossils from Africa have it, and it is extremely rare in modern people outside Europe." [pp 126-127]
by James Shreeve
in local libraries
I have it.
And, as a mathematician, I object to the direction of this thread.
First, it has been asserted that “Mathematicians” as a class, deny evolution. That is pure bunk. Almost all I have met, including me, have settled on a genetic algorithms as a process of guided intellegent design. In other words, there is no conflict.
Second, that pic Blam posted - as I have previously remarked - could pass for one of my kids anyday.
Third, Neanderthals had - what - 20% more brain size than homo sapiens sapiens? Seems like devolution to me.
Fourth, will people PLEASE STOP assuming neanderthals are liberal? Racism, at its worst - and the one example of the correct use of the word. My neanderthal family is so conservative, we still heat with fire.
Finally, both of you need to add me to your ping lists. It has only been 11 years we have been having this discussion...
I will go ping the Wendy person to this post, myself - heve to go back and find her screen name.
But I suspect her religious beliefs make it a moot point. Regardless of her rediculous assertions about mathematikers.
Sheez. The guy from the other valley (Ne - Ander - Thal!) isn’t human! Aaahhh, run away!!!
What bunk.