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Human ancestors used fire one million years ago, archaeologist find
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| 04-02-2012
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Posted on 04/02/2012 2:43:04 PM PDT by Red Badger
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This is the surveying area outside Wonderwerk Cave, South Africa. Credit: L. Milosavljevic
This is the view from the bottom of the excavated area towards the entrance to Wonderwerk Cave. Credit: R. Yates
This is a panoramic view of the entrance to Wonderwerk Cave, South Africa. Credit: H. Ruther
To: SunkenCiv
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:44:07 PM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Think logically. Act normally.................)
To: Red Badger
Thus causing global warming...
Damn tool-users! It is alll your fault!!!!
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:46:54 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
To: Red Badger
There’s some quite interesting sci-fi concerning the history of man, from Larry Niven as well as the Halo series of video games and books.
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:48:33 PM PDT
by
wastedyears
(Signature for sale.)
To: Red Badger
As a follow up from the One True Science Text:
Science Made Stupid by Tom Weller (slight modification to bring up to date):
The Noble Savage vs. Civilized Man Primitive man lived an idyllic existence, in harmony with nature and his fellows. The advance of civilization exacted a price: as the old ways were replaced by the new, tribal man forgot his ancient natural wisdom. |
Among the tribal traditions often displaced by the encroachment of modern society were: slavery subjugation of women fishing by poisoning rivers human sacrifice continuous intertribal warfare hunting by driving herds off cliffs ritual mutilation xenophobia abandonment of the old & dying abandonment of the young cannibalism
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Despite these losses, civilization brought many benefits. Among them were: slavery subjugation of women air, water & soil polution organized crime continuous international warfare organized religion fast food traffic street mimes public schools karaoke
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:51:20 PM PDT
by
freedumb2003
('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
To: Red Badger
What’s with the fence?
Arrogant pukes.
To: humblegunner
Whats with the fence? Bad neighborhood....
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:55:05 PM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Think logically. Act normally.................)
To: Red Badger
Homo Erectus was a remarkable fellow. For all the different areas and climates he inhabited fire was essential.
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:56:41 PM PDT
by
JimSEA
To: wastedyears
Theres some quite interesting sci-fi concerning the history of man, from Larry Niven as well as the Halo series of video games and books."Sci-Fi?"
"Sci-Fi?"
"Sci-Fi?"
When I read Asimov, Heinlein, Pournelle, Ellison, Farmer and others at my mother's knee, I was taught to NEVER say "sci-fi." It is "Science Fiction" thankyouverymuch!
You invite the wrath of Campbell! Look and be terrified (no wait, that is Lovecraft)
;)
PS: I spelled Pournelle's name from memory! No one was more surprised than me I got it right!
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posted on
04/02/2012 2:58:34 PM PDT
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freedumb2003
('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
To: JimSEA
>>For all the different areas and climates he inhabited fire was essential.<<
He lived near the railroad tracks?
(I have no idea why, but I am in one of “those” moods...)
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:00:15 PM PDT
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freedumb2003
('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
To: freedumb2003
I think we humans have found a happy blending of the two. (s.)
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:01:01 PM PDT
by
jmacusa
(Political correctness is cultural Marxism. I'm not a Marxist.)
To: wastedyears
Larry Niven as well as the Halo series of video games and books. I've read Niven and Pournelle and I still get my butt kicked at Halo.
And there ain't no mote in my eye. Stinkin' Moties.
To: freedumb2003
“Primitive man lived an idyllic existence, in harmony with nature and his fellows”. Funny stuff! Street mimes? Ha ha
Sure, if your ideal is living in near constant starvation and fear of having your head caved in at any moment by “Ugg” the bad ass who lives two caves down. Oh yeah, and no beer!
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:14:39 PM PDT
by
enraged
To: Red Badger
"The control of fire would have been a major turning point in human evolution," says Chazan. "The impact of cooking food is well documented
Controlling Fire its so easy a CAVEMAN can do it...
Now where's the caveman's version of Food network!! :-)
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:14:39 PM PDT
by
ExCTCitizen
(If we stay home in November '12, don't blame 0 for tearing up the CONSTITUTION!!)
To: Red Badger
Homo Erectus was a remarkable fellow. For all the different areas and climates he inhabited fire was essential.
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:26:40 PM PDT
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JimSEA
To: Red Badger
Homo Erectus was a remarkable fellow. For all the different areas and climates he inhabited fire was essential.
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:26:54 PM PDT
by
JimSEA
To: Red Badger
Socializing around a camp fire might actually be an essential aspect of what makes us human.”
That and hot water.
Makes me human anyway.
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:30:20 PM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: Red Badger
To: Red Badger
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posted on
04/02/2012 3:35:21 PM PDT
by
central_va
( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
To: central_va
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04/02/2012 3:55:03 PM PDT
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freedumb2003
('RETRO' Abortions = performed on 84th trimester individuals who think killing babies is a "right.")
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