Possibly a new human lineage...

Possibly a new human lineage...

Postby lady_*nix » Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:31 pm

... and if so, they were like something out of a Steven Erickson fantasy novel. This guy's skull was over 9 inches long.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/202 ... -evolution

The huge size is thought to be an adaptation to cold climates. With a head that big though, I can't help wondering about brainpower - and also whether a giant, cold-adapted branch of humanity might have inspired stories of trolls and ogres.
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Re: Possibly a new human lineage...

Postby Rommie » Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:27 pm

I always wonder how they know it's a new species versus a really ugly human. :)
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