Re: The Origins of Human Society

From: midge_john@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:39:04 -0500 (EST)

Bob Kolker wrote:

RAGLANDMYCOOL@xxxxxxx wrote:

Ragland: Did the Neanderthals pick berries? That is nonsense the
Neanderthals weren't hunter gatherers.

The Neanderthals were hunters. The males had to clear 5000 calories a
day or starve to death.

Bob Kolker

What do you think the women were doing while the men were out hunting?

Answer: They were "gathering" berries and other food stuffs.

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References:
- The Origins of Human Society
  - From: Spanish Paranoia

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