Meet Our Long Lost Neanderthal Relatives
A Mini Page inter view with Dr. Rick Potts of the Smithsonian Human Origins program explores Neanderthals, our closest extinct cousins who lived about 70 000 years ago alongside at least three other human species. A Smithsonian sculpture shows a Neanderthal woman sewing hide while her son watches. She holes hides with a sharp tool and uses animal tissue to lace strips, biting the cloth tight with her teeth.
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Neanderthals First Thought to Be Diseased Humans
In 1856 miners unearthed bones in the Neander Valley Germany and showed them to an anatomy expert. The bones belonged to a distinct human species later named Neanderthal as evidence grew they were an early, separate form of human rather than diseased modern humans.
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Neanderthals Enduring Presence and Skull Features
Neanderthals inhabited western Asia and Europe from about 200,000 to 28,000 years ago. The skull shows heavy brow ridges and a large nose, contrasting with Homo sapiens who emerged around 200,000 years ago.
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Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad Dressing Instructions
A basic recipe shows mixing pepper salt dried basil and sugar in vinegar and water, then whisking with the dressing. Pour over tomatoes and cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for several hours before serving. An adult should assist with prep.
Jane Lynch voices Miss Power in Word Girl special
Actress Jane Lynch voices a visitor from outer space Miss Power in The Rise of Miss Power an episode of PBS Kids Go Word Girl about bullies who use words to hurt It airs Feb 20 and is part of a PBS Kids series this year Lynch known for Glee Phineas and Ferb Shrek Forever After and Marvel Super Hero Squad Nebula was born in Dalton Illinois is 51 and supports animal shelters
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Surviving the Cold Neanderthals and their rugged bodies
The Neanderthals lived in ice covered Europe and Asia with stocky frames to retain heat. Males stood about 5 1/2 feet tall and weighed around 200 pounds, with big noses that warmed dry cold air. They hunted close up with stout spears, sustaining a meat heavy diet and showing many bone fractures from dangerous encounters.
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Asia
Why Neanderthals Survived and Modern Humans Did Not
A look at Neanderthals and Homo sapiens explores adaptability, culture, and interaction. Experts note bigger brains but less innovation among Neanderthals, while modern humans' throwing spears and language aided survival. Evidence of care, burial rituals, and Neanderthal genes in some modern humans is discussed with a Smithsonian resource for readers.
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