Some biologist in Poland said this:
"A scientist showed me a picture of an American boxer. He had all the traits of Neanderthal man. These people are among us. They are part of the human race, probably more prevalent once upon a time, but who still exist."
Apparently those dudes from the Geico commercials are practicing the sweet science. But there are Neanderthals among us. Razib knows about them . . .
Big ups to whoever comes up with the best Polish invention for this item.
(Via The Panda's Thumb.)
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