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The Manis Mastodon

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 21
🔬 Science Anthropology
  1. The Manis Mastodon is a significant archaeological site where a mastodon was found with a projectile point embedded in its rib, suggesting early human hunting around 13,800 years ago.
  2. Another discovery of bison bones on Orcas Island showed signs of butchering, providing more evidence that ancient humans hunted large animals for food.
  3. Some scientists are skeptical about the human connection to these finds, suggesting that the animals could have died from natural causes or other means, not necessarily human actions.

Toys, scratching, and quantum strategies

The Strategy Toolkit • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Anthropology
  1. Choosing the right toys can significantly impact children's development. Toys can teach vital skills that prepare kids for adult life.
  2. Research shows that the Norse settlers in Greenland struggled due to the lack of useful toys for their children. Their creativity suffered, which contributed to their downfall.
  3. Inuit children thrived because they had more diverse and relevant toys. This helped them be more innovative and adapt better to their environment.

Strange Discoveries in Minnesota

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Aug 25
💾 History Anthropology
  1. In 1890, a boy named George Bacon discovered a woman's body in a cave while hunting for a wildcat. This shocking find was mostly dismissed by the townspeople.
  2. In 1931, another important discovery was made in Minnesota: the remains of a teenage girl, which helped prove that humans lived there much earlier than previously thought.
  3. A mummy bought in Egypt by a Minnesotan family was found to be much younger than expected, dating back to a time when Egypt was under Roman rule.