'Hobbit' joins human family tree

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MANTICHORUS

Thursday, November 4, 2004 3:17 PM

This is from BBC Ceefax, dated Wednesday 27th October, 2004.

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Scientists have discovered a new and tiny species of human that lived in Indonesia at the same time our own ancestors were colonising the world.

The new species - dubbed "the Hobbit" due to its small size - lived on Flores island until at least 12,000 years ago.

The fact that the little people feature in the legends of modern Flores islanders suggests that we might have to take tales of Bigfoot and the Yeti more seriously.

Details of the sensational find are described in the journal Nature.

I'm planning on placing some web links here as well. I thought this would help cheer some people up after Bush's re-election.

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CYBERSNARK

Thursday, November 4, 2004 3:43 PM

Thank you!!!

(If this somehow turns into a political discussion, I'm gonna shoot somebody. Possibly myself.)

Myths of "little people" are also widespread across northern Europe. I've never heard of the Flores Islanders' myths; are their little ones described as being subterranean?

If so, it raises an interesting parallel that likely means something, though I'm not quite sure what.

*wanders off, thinking*

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ZARK1976

Thursday, November 4, 2004 7:05 PM

well I'll worry if they find a ring with an inscription on it. It is kinda funny and yet odd to call them hobbits though.

"Could be he's harboring some resentment at us for putting his man through our engine."

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RUE

Friday, November 17, 2006 12:32 AM

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061009031321.htm

Compelling Evidence Demonstrates That 'Hobbit' Fossil Does Not Represent A New Species Of Hominid

DAMN !

AURAPTOR

Friday, November 17, 2006 2:10 AM

While not fully related, I read an aticle today in the paper which shed some new light on Neanderthals, and their relationship to humans. Seems we both evolved from an earlier hominind, and co-existed , for a time, before they became extinct. Refined DNA tests are telling us more about our relatives. It was kinda interesting.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

KANEMAN

Friday, November 17, 2006 9:33 PM

I read it was most likely a human with..ah, I forget the disease. I saw it on discovery. I guess it isn't really that uncommon. Next they will be saying trolls are human too

AURAPTOR

Friday, November 17, 2006 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by kaneman:
I read it was most likely a human with..ah, I forget the disease. I saw it on discovery. I guess it isn't really that uncommon. Next they will be saying trolls are human too

If you're trying to say Neanderthals were " just humans" but who suffered from ricketts, don't bother. That's a sad , pathetic lie told by Creationist who want to dismiss any and all evidence that the world isn't only 6,000 yrs old.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

ANTIMASON

Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:09 AM

well.. if your just curious what, if any 'meat' there is in the 'biblical' perspective.. check this guy out.. i found this video the other day

if theres anyone whos willing, and can "debate" the literal creationist view its him.. but atleast hes pretty entertaining. when i came acrossed it i just watched it to hear him out.. its interesting, and he's atleast honost and admits that creationism is a religion(faith based), but makes the arguement that strictly evolution maybe aswell

CITIZEN

Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:28 AM

Some evidence I've seen even suggests that Neaderthals were more intelligent than Homo Spaiens.

For instance they may have been able to spell on internet forums even late at night after several beers. I know I bloody well can't.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

AURAPTOR

Saturday, November 18, 2006 4:45 AM

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Originally posted by antimason:
well.. if your just curious what, if any 'meat' there is in the 'biblical' perspective.. check this guy out.. i found this video the other day

if theres anyone whos willing, and can "debate" the literal creationist view its him.. but atleast hes pretty entertaining. when i came acrossed it i just watched it to hear him out.. its interesting, and he's atleast honost and admits that creationism is a religion(faith based), but makes the arguement that strictly evolution maybe aswell

Oh, I'm well aware of this clown. Kent Hovind. This guy is all manner of screwed up in the head, and he lies more than a used car salesman. ( Sorry for all you used car salespersons out there ) He may put on a good show, but that's all it is. All show, no substance.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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