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A thigh bone found in a Crimean cave belonged to a huge species of bird that was as heavy as a polar bear.
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Anthropologists believe that they have identified the oldest samples of human skin ever discovered.
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Our distant ancestors came in a variety of different shapes and sizes, just like modern humans do today.
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A peculiar object was recorded high above the Earth by astronauts during an early manned mission.
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An engraving found on a fossilized shell is believed to have been made over 430,000 years ago.
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Our early primate ancestors are likely to have consumed alcohol in the form of fermented fruit.
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The facial features of our male ancestors may have been an evolutionary defense against fist fights.
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The earliest known human footprints outside of Africa have been uncovered on England's east coast.
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The world's oldest known throwing spear tips appear to predate the human race by 85,000 years.