Hobbits and other matters

 

 

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You may recall the discovery of the "Hobbit" humans in indonesia a few years ago that set of an international science storm. The discovery was made by some Aussies and then the remains 'disappeared' in Indonesia for a while.

First the Hobbits were a news species of human, then they weren't and now they aren't again. Latest theory: iodine deficiency. It looks as if new, uncontaminated, samples will be needed and DNA tests to sort it out.

We heard recenrtly that short women often live longer, and so do some Ashkenazi Jews, prompting a bit of intense gene research.

Finally, we could have a home away from home.