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I thought we might try another variation of "What was it?".
http://img345.imageshack.us/img345/603/idbadge8il.jpg
http://img345.imageshack.us/img345/603/idbadge8il.jpg
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The discussion revolves around the identity of Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, and includes hints related to historical figures and events. Participants engage in a guessing game, referencing clues such as the Manhattan Project and the Kennedy assassination. The conversation highlights Luis Alvarez's contributions to science, particularly his work on the K-T boundary layer and mass extinctions. Ultimately, the group confirms Ishi's identity as the correct answer to the guessing game.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of American Indian history, specifically the Yahi tribe.
- Familiarity with the Manhattan Project and its historical significance.
- Knowledge of the K-T boundary layer and its implications for mass extinction theories.
- Awareness of Luis Alvarez's scientific contributions and experiments.
- Research the life and impact of Ishi, the last Yahi.
- Explore the details of the Manhattan Project and its key figures.
- Investigate the K-T extinction event and the role of meteor impacts.
- Learn about Luis Alvarez's experiments and their significance in physics and paleontology.
Historians, anthropologists, educators, and anyone interested in Native American history and significant scientific contributions to the understanding of extinction events.
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But what happened ?
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Hint: Dinosaurs
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honestrosewater
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Mister Rogers' younger brother? 
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What makes you think so ?
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honestrosewater
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I don't think so. That was my way of asking for another hint.
Did he study dinosaurs, or are you just saying that he's old?
Did he study dinosaurs, or are you just saying that he's old?
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I think both. Human beings actually evolve from "things".honestrosewater said:
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What hint are you asking for ? I really don't understand the op's question at all ?honestrosewater said:
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honestrosewater
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This is a game. We're supposed to guess who the person is.- #10
wolram
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Rex Harrison ?
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ITS THROGMORTEN I-22 ! an old accomplise of mine, from back in my Warren days, I'd recognize the old blighter anywheres!
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Hint #2: Kennedy Assasination
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Earl Warren?
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Nope. Don't forget about Dinosaurs.
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Dinosaurs and the Kennedy assassination?
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Evo said:
He had a long life.
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Hint #3: Manhattan Project
Also
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6008/id26cr.jpg
Also
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6008/id26cr.jpg
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Fermi?...
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Getting warmer...
...a famously liberal campus
...a famously liberal campus
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Luis Alvarez!
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Evo said:
Yep!
Iridium in the K-T Boundary layer recognized which lead to the theory of meteor impacts as the source of mass extinctions.
Investigated the effect of bullets on the head and showed that a head can and will lunge in the direction from which the bullet entered. He shot watermelons, among other things.
The first picture is Alvarez's ID badge photo from Los Alamos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alvarez
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Dab nabbit! I knew that was a badge from Los Alamos! But dinosaurs?? I'm not listening your to clues anymore.
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honestrosewater said:
Why are you mad at me? It was a major clue! - #24
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HRW, you can be the next to post a picture, I'm at work.
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Evo said:
Hey, so am I you wimp!
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I have a good one too (I think). Can I post it later?
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I shouldn't go - I have to leave soon.
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Evo said:
I'm just harassing you.
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Okay, I guess anyone who wants can post. I need to get back to work as well.
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Here's another.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7825/whoisit8di.jpg
Hint: 1911
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7825/whoisit8di.jpg
Hint: 1911
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