Posted on 12/30/2008 8:17:45 PM PST by SunkenCiv
The gene known as MC1R suggests the Neanderthals had fair skin and even freckles like redheads. After analysing the fossil bones found in a cave in north-west Spain, the experts concluded they had human blood group "O" and were genetically more likely to be fair skinned, perhaps even with freckles, have red or ginger hair and could talk... The report, published in BMC Evolutionary Biology, concludes that: "These results suggest the genetic change responsible for the O blood group in humans predates the human and Neanderthal divergence" but came "after humans separated from their common ancestor ... chimpanzees." ...One gene known as MC1R suggests the Neanderthals had fair skin and even freckles like redheads. Another, a variety of FOXP2, is related to speaking and the capacity to create a language and therefore suggests they could communicate orally... Since 2000, archeo-paleontologists, wearing special sealed white suits, masks and helmets have been painstakingly sifting through 1,500 bone fragments found in the "Tunnel of Bones" in the Sidrón cave complex in Borines, Asturias, north-west Spain. Unnatural striations in the bones suggest that the Neanderthals practised cannibalism and broke the bones to pick out succulent bone marrow. But why this group died, without wild animals discovering and contaminating their remains, or why indeed the Neanderthals in general became extinct, still remains a mystery... One theory is that they succumbed to an ice age or another, more sinister, is that they were wiped out by the arrival of our more direct human ancestors from Africa.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
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
Ancient DNA Reveals Neandertals With Red Hair, Fair Complexions
Science Magazine | 2007-10-26 | Elizabeth Culotta
Posted on 10/28/2007 4:03:27 PM PDT by Lessismore
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Isn’t this racist?/s
so red heads should be considered a protective class and be listed as a minority and get special treatment since they are neanderthals.
South Park had a field day with “gingers.” This would make for another hilarious episode.
Did they have pupil-less eyes and say “hot alligator” and “leaping lizards” a lot?
Yeah yeah yeah... ping to me.
Don’t forget Wendy, and tell her to bring bacon cheeseburgers and frosties with her. Neanderthal staples.
One of the classic South Park episodes. “Ginger Kids” showed Cartman what racism is all about, but not enough.
Cartman showing photos of Ginger Kids:
“Gross”...”yuck”...
I’m a freckled redhead with type B blood. I am my own race! The superior one.
South Park Neanderthal Ginger Ping!
(Actually, I like redheads)
You can watch episodes for free from the SouthPark website itself.
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I’d like my reparations now, please.
I DO NOT want to start an evolution argument here but.... Modern chimpanzees the ancestors of humans and Neanderthals? I don't think so. Evolutionary theory posits common ancestors to great apes and humans, but saying that humans descended from chimps is horribly sloppy science.
Mine’s A+.
I scored higher than you.
;-D
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