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Anthropology

Random Boomer

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2. That may be a valid theory, but it's not the theory proposed in the OP.

Reply to Lovie777 (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 08:44 PM

Sep 2023

Slimak theorizes that it was human efficiency, rather than adaptability, that gave our species the edge to out-compete Neanderthals.

It's an interesting new take on this old mystery.

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An archeologist learned about Neanderthals (and ourselves) by digging in one cave for decades [View all] 70sEraVet Sep 2023 OP

The present Human Beings apparently back then were more into adapting............................... Lovie777 Sep 2023 #1

That may be a valid theory, but it's not the theory proposed in the OP. Random Boomer Sep 2023 #2