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Some more evidence consistent with the view that Australopithecus afarensis swung through the trees like an ape.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 150353.htm
As AA got steadily better at making beer, they got steadily drunker and fell out of the trees more often. Eventually they evolved not to allow children to get drunk and confined children to climbing to the park, sober, while the adults staggered around on the ground, occasionally propping themselves up with their knuckles to avoid falling over. There you have it: a perfect reason for starting to walk and not climb.
Brian Jordan wrote:As Cathy says, Marc, changes in lifestyle occur gradually. As AA got steadily better at making beer, they got steadily drunker and fell out of the trees more often. Eventually they evolved not to allow children to get drunk and confined children to climbing to the park, sober, while the adults staggered around on the ground, occasionally propping themselves up with their knuckles to avoid falling over. There you have it: a perfect reason for starting to walk and not climb.
marcsurtees wrote:Brian Jordan wrote:As Cathy says, Marc, changes in lifestyle occur gradually. As AA got steadily better at making beer, they got steadily drunker and fell out of the trees more often. Eventually they evolved not to allow children to get drunk and confined children to climbing to the park, sober, while the adults staggered around on the ground, occasionally propping themselves up with their knuckles to avoid falling over. There you have it: a perfect reason for starting to walk and not climb.
This is why BCSE will never be taken seriously. (and this is supposed to be the science only discussion board!)
I sometime wonder why I go to all the trouble engaging with you guys.... I should listen to Dawkins and not bother....
marcsurtees wrote:Brian Jordan wrote:As Cathy says, Marc, changes in lifestyle occur gradually. As AA got steadily better at making beer, they got steadily drunker and fell out of the trees more often. Eventually they evolved not to allow children to get drunk and confined children to climbing to the park, sober, while the adults staggered around on the ground, occasionally propping themselves up with their knuckles to avoid falling over. There you have it: a perfect reason for starting to walk and not climb.
This is why BCSE will never be taken seriously. (and this is supposed to be the science only discussion board!)
I sometime wonder why I go to all the trouble engaging with you guys.... I should listen to Dawkins and not bother....
This is why BCSE will never be taken seriously. (and this is supposed to be the science only discussion board!)
I sometime wonder why I go to all the trouble engaging with you guys.... I should listen to Dawkins and not bother....
Lighten up, Marc! Do Scottish students not learn of the argument that the main differentiating factor between men and (other) apes is the ability to make alcohol? What dour places their union bars must be. if so!marcsurtees wrote:Brian Jordan wrote:As Cathy says, Marc, changes in lifestyle occur gradually. As AA got steadily better at making beer, they got steadily drunker and fell out of the trees more often. Eventually they evolved not to allow children to get drunk and confined children to climbing to the park, sober, while the adults staggered around on the ground, occasionally propping themselves up with their knuckles to avoid falling over. There you have it: a perfect reason for starting to walk and not climb.
This is why BCSE will never be taken seriously. (and this is supposed to be the science only discussion board!)
I sometime wonder why I go to all the trouble engaging with you guys.... I should listen to Dawkins and not bother....
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