Early humans' route out of Africa 'confirmed'

BBC ^ | November 2, 2011

[camle]

since there’s really only one way out of africa by land, this shouldn’t have been too difficult.

[mass55th]

"This means you can safely put African-American on all university and job applications."

A few years ago, I participated in National Geographic's Genographic Project, and found that my ancestors originated in Africa and made the trek to Europe. Before I'd even gotten the results back, I lightly commented: "Watch them tell me my family came from Africa." I was blown away when I finally saw the results. If I'm still alive for the next census, I might just claim African-American lineage :-)

[mass55th]

"My DNA was included in this study. "

Mine too!!

[Reeses]

That looks like a map of Barky Bambino’s upbringing.

[PapaBear3625]

I'm going to guess that one factor that drove human expansion out of Africa by that route was the development of fishing techniques and boat/raft building. That would have led to rapid human territorial expansion along the coasts and rivers.

Once early humans figured out how to make fish traps, spears, and hooks, they had access to a convenient and plentiful supply of food.

[decimon]

Aren’t these scientists the same ones that have proven global warming beyond any doubt?

No.

[Pharmboy]

As was mine...

[blam]

"As was mine... "

Yup.

Our R1b dominates in Europe because we have more boys than girls...from a new study. (a look around my family supports)

[Pharmboy]

Interesting...I guess I’m the exception that tests the rule: 4 girls, 1 boy.

[wildbill]

Early Africans
Left in Waves
Looking for their
Burma Shaves

[blam]

"Interesting...I guess I’m the exception that tests the rule: 4 girls, 1 boy. "

I'm grateful...we need good-looking women too. (ahem)

[Pharmboy]

Why thank you...and they are all adorable!