Devolution

Once in a while, I see something that is so ridiculous by a supposed educated individual, it just requires a little constructive criticism. This post is based upon a book published by an Australian anthropologist asserting claims about our ancient ancestor's physical abilities. The author makes outrageous claims like a normal, healthy Rwanda man jumping his own height, aboriginal Australians running faster than current world record sprinters and marathon running Roman centurions. After reading the post, only one claim has any hard evidence that is not circumstantial. I respect other branches of science that are out of my field, but come on!!! Out of curiosity, I have a few comments for our anthropologist or subjects.

Really what our author found was the use of a early super steroid. Athletes everywhere should be taking a trip to Rwanda to find this enhancing substance. An enterprising individual could make a mint off of this!

After a typical day of pillaging and plundering for the Roman empire, was the only daily form of entertainment they could find involve running about 40 miles? Was the prize an Emperor's Cup?

Ancient Neanderthal men, word of caution. When dating the ancient opposite sex, be careful. They can easily pick you up and throw you like a rag doll. That would make a bad scene, especially in the grocery store.