Posted on 12/09/2006 6:04:39 PM PST by IllumiNaughtyByNature
Ancient remains, once thought to be a key link in the evolution of mankind, have now been shown to be 400,000 years too young to be a part of man's family tree.
The remains of the apeman, dubbed Little Foot, were discovered in a cave complex at Sterkfontein by a local South African team in 1997. Its bones preserved in sediment layers, it is the most complete hominid fossil skeleton ever found. (Photo Credit: Alf Latham)
The remains of the apeman, dubbed Little Foot, were discovered in a cave complex at Sterkfontein by a local South African team in 1997. Its bones preserved in sediment layers, it is the most complete hominid fossil skeleton ever found.
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And don't come back!
LOL, Wasn't expecting that. I remember when this find hit FR, I can't seem to find the original post of it's discovery. I'd like to ping the usual suspects.
I just couldn't imagine my great great great great... grandmother sitting in a tree eating bananas.
I'm waiting for pics of Helen Thomas or Rosie O'Donnell.
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