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Very cool! Maybe, in the future he could be brought back? I don't know but it would be the closest thing to time travel if that were to happen. Either way, this is big news.
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A human skull dated to about 2,684 years ago with an "exceptionally preserved" human brain still inside of it was recently discovered in a waterlogged U.K. pit, according to a new Journal of Archaeological Science study.
The brain is the oldest known intact human brain from Europe and Asia, according to the authors, who also believe it's one of the best-preserved ancient brains in the world.
"The early Iron Age skull belonged to a man, probably in his thirties," lead author Sonia O'Connor told Discovery News. "Cause of death is rarely possible to determine in archaeological remains, but in this case, damage to the neck vertebrae is consistent with a hanging."
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Prehistoric Human Brain Found
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, Aug 18 2012 07:17 PM
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 07:17 PM
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:20 PM
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bringing back a hanged man, to a world of scorcery and demi-gods. That would be interesting.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 08:20 PM
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Oh man, that's incredible. Could be a bigger discovery than "ice man" or that frozen mammoth. At least, I think it could be.
We could learn if ancient brain biology was subtly different than today's! How would an ancient Briton react to the future?
We could learn if ancient brain biology was subtly different than today's! How would an ancient Briton react to the future?
I make an animated series about time travel and the future of humanity called ExoTemporal Excursion. You'll like it. If you're into that sort of thing. I also draw.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 01:15 AM
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It's only from approx 600 BC, a bit to soon to be considered "Prehistoric".
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 01:49 AM
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The scientists found no evidence for bacterial or fungal activity, and described the tissue as being "odorless…with a resilient, tofu-like texture."
Well, I suppose a taste test is still technically science.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:09 PM
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well any chance of growing a brain with the same DNA material to see how the ancient humans thought and acted?
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:48 PM
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Well it isn't really prehistoric I guess. They are the same species they wouldn't act differently. Maybe it would be possible to resurrect him or extract some memories in the future.
Maybe even upload its mind. That is, if they haven't cut it up yet or damaged it by not preserving it.
Maybe even upload its mind. That is, if they haven't cut it up yet or damaged it by not preserving it.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:39 AM
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"Prehistoric Human Brain Found"
uhoh, is somebody missing a senator?
uhoh, is somebody missing a senator?
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