The Neandertal Enigma"Frayer'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
‘The Neandertal Enigma’
I have the book also and my dentists was surprised to find that after repeated attempts he could not numb me for a root canal. We did it anyway. I have short legs for 6’1”, wear a size 13 shoe,(sorry ladies that is a myth), bony brow ridge, my height is in my torso, I am very strong, have long arms, my resting heartrate is from 47 to 52, and I am damned ugly.
I think there is a good possibility that I am at least somewhat a Neanderthal. Also a good possibility that I could make a living in a circus sideshow. Also possible that the author of the Neandertal Enigma is full of it.