Is the Dawn of the Human Race Finally Uncovered?

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The discussion centers around a New Scientist article regarding the origins of Homo sapiens, with a suggestion to rename it to better reflect that "humans" predate H. sapiens. Participants humorously comment on the physical appearance of Herto Man, with one remarking on his muscular build and expressing a desire to achieve a similar physique. The conversation also touches on the Creationist perspective, with links provided to rebuttals from Answers in Genesis, indicating a broader debate on human evolution and its interpretations.
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Thanks, interesting article! (although they should rename it as "Dawn of H. sapiens Uncovered" since "humans" pre-dated H. sapiens and those fossils)

Sheesh, Herto Man must have hit the gym a lot.
 
Originally posted by Phobos
Sheesh, Herto Man must have hit the gym a lot.
Really, that fellow is ripped!
I wish I could de-evolve myself into such shape.
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If I had his body and he had a banana we'd both be happy.
 
And the Creationists' (AiG) rebuttle...
http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2003/0612sapiens.asp
http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/6/132003e.asp
 
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