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Add CommentWouldn't our first human ancestor be the earliest member of the genus Homo, H. habilis?
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisI think our ancestor limited his /hers weight by scheduling eating habits and increased circulation of blood to brain by constantly seeking knowledge of stuffs that creates personal existance around on ground rather than increasing blood circulation to build body mass by mostly hanging around in trees,similar to the powers John carter gets in hollywood movie John carter.
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