During the onset of the last ice age, Neaderthals might have died off because they lacked the technology to create wamer clothes.
That’s according to a researcher at the Australian National University. Previous theories have supposed that Neaderthals were killed off by modern humans in armed struggle or simply outcompeted for food and other resources. […]
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Neanderthals: Death by (lack of) Sewing
Published January 3rd, 2008 in Bizarre and Human World. 8 CommentsDo you swear at work? If not, maybe you should.
A new study by management professor Yehuda Baruch of the University of East Anglia in the U.K. finds that cursing can make for a better, more sociable workplace.
It depends on what type of swearing, of course. Abusive, bullying cursing is a no-no. […]
Moose mothers give birth near highways
Published October 15th, 2007 in Bizarre, Animals and Human World. 3 CommentsWhere’s the best place for moose to give birth? Why, near roads bustling with traffice, of course. Why? Because grizzly bears don’t like traffic. So, as far as a mother moose is concerned, the risk of brining a little moose into the world near whizzing Hummers and RVs is outweighed by the risk of giving […]