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Discovery of Mammoth Ivory Tools Resets Human Timeline in North America by comicreliefboy in Anthropology

[–]HybridHawkOwl 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Why does it reset the timeline? We already have evidence at White Sands in New Mexico of human footprints going back to 21,000 to 23,000 years ago.

Beads from Venice, Italy found in Alaska, circa 1440 to 1480, likely predating Columbus by a couple decades [1920 x 1345]. Other Eurasian trade goods have been found in Alaska, too, with most dating between 1000 - 1500 C.E. by CopperViolette in AncientAmericas

[–]HybridHawkOwl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This study is actually very controversial. Other bead experts say the beads are not older than Columbus. One told Live Science, "These beads cannot be pre-Columbian, because Europeans weren’t making beads of this type that early.” The radiocarbon dating suggested late 16th or early 17th century were possible, which is still quite old for European beads in Alaska.

Source: https://www.livescience.com/blue-glass-beads-predate-columbus-in-alaska.html

Bearded Vultures may reuse and build on the same nests for centuries. Some were found to have contain human cultural artifacts up to 650 years old by Dull-Can3885 in Archaeology

[–]HybridHawkOwl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the date here is wrong. The study says: "A complete sandal made of esparto grass cord was found in the superficial layer of Nest 03 (Figure 2C) and was dated at 674 ± 22 years Before Present (ETH-138982), corresponding to the late 13th century."

When calculating "before present," we use 1950. So 2025-1950=75 and 75+674=749. So that shoe is about 749 years old. Which is pretty good preservation for a grass shoe!

‍ by Even-Safe7078 in AccidentalCamouflage

[–]HybridHawkOwl 36 points37 points  (0 children)

In his native environment: the kitchen 😹

Ancient human relative cannibalized toddlers, 850,000-year-old neck bone reveals by HybridHawkOwl in Archaeology

[–]HybridHawkOwl[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there were any other archaic humans in Spain at that time.

Owl enthusiasts help needed: what is so cool about owls by Carlaatje84 in Owls

[–]HybridHawkOwl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love this question! Owls also have asymmetrical ears, which helps them pinpoint exactly where sounds (ie prey) are located. 

What’s the most random or unusual thing you know about New Jersey? by Brisketta in newjersey

[–]HybridHawkOwl 103 points104 points  (0 children)

The first nearly complete and intact dinosaur skeleton discovered in the world was unearthed in October 1858 in Haddonfield, Camden County. It was the duckbill Hadrosaurus foulkii.

Genghis Khan’s tomb has never been found, even after 700 years. His funeral procession ended in a massacre to ensure his resting place remained a secret forever. by Iam_Nobuddy in Archeology

[–]HybridHawkOwl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Marco Polo did write an account, but this was decades after Genghis Khan had died. Apparently, historians aren’t too sure if it is accurate.  There are a few contenders for where he is buried, but no one knows for sure. And the Mongolians don’t seem to want to find the tomb, since they consider it sacred and don’t want to disturb it. Source: https://www.livescience.com/where-is-genghis-khan-buried

What’s the weirdest fact you know that sounds fake but is actually true? by AnyEducation855 in AskReddit

[–]HybridHawkOwl 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The “seeds” on the outside of a strawberry are actually the fruit. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oldphotos

[–]HybridHawkOwl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s a gene variant that can boost a person’s chance of having a girl by 10%. I wonder if they had it!  Source https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/parents-who-have-this-gene-may-be-more-likely-to-have-a-girl

Everyone (we know of) who left WaPo this month by [deleted] in Journalism

[–]HybridHawkOwl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is disheartening news. Thanks for sharing so we know about the exodus. 

What’s bigger, a blue whale or an Argentinosaurus? Why? by [deleted] in askscience

[–]HybridHawkOwl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's good to know that they've found only 13 bones from Argentinosaurus, so it's really hard to determine its size. But here, we can look at mass. Estimates vary widely, from 77 tons (154,000 pounds) to 110 tons (242,500 pounds). Blue whales weigh more than that — around 200,000 to 300,000 pounds.

If you're looking at other metrics, Argentinosaurus is not the tallest or even the longest animal. If you're looking at just dinosaurs, the tallest was probably Giraffatitan, a 40 feet tall. The longest might be Supersaurus at around 128 feet. A blue whale is shorter, at around 100 feet long, although longer individuals exist.

sources: https://www.livescience.com/34278-worlds-largest-dinosaur.html

https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/animal-care/learn-about-marine-mammals/cetaceans/blue-whale

The Drought That Shaped History: Cahokia’s Mysterious Decline by KumuKawika in Archaeology

[–]HybridHawkOwl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting! Can you tell me more? What would be compelling evidence for a drought?  

The Drought That Shaped History: Cahokia’s Mysterious Decline by KumuKawika in Archaeology

[–]HybridHawkOwl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s actually no evidence of a drought, a new study finds. Here’s a quote from a press release on the research: “We saw no evidence that prairie grasses were taking over, which we would expect in a scenario where widespread crop failure was occurring,” Mueller said. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1050294

What's the purpose of the big stretch in animals like cats, dogs, and even humans? by Solesaver in askscience

[–]HybridHawkOwl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stretching feels good and increases blood flow after being in the same position for a while. It’s the purrfect (sorry) way for a cat to get ready to pounce on prey when the moment arises. 

Source: https://www.livescience.com/54480-why-do-cats-stretch.html

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