Behavioral evidence for a common Australopithecene ancestry between Pan troglodytes and Homo sapiens sapiens

Take that, you champions of Intelligent Design! Ha!

Forget the DNA evidence pointing to common ancestry, here we have a report of identical threat behavior when exposed to environmental stress. Prior to the drastic method chosen above, I'd recommend a stern teeth baring, followed by a bit of the "old waving the arms and jumping about while screeching." It rather reminds me of the catalog of stupid puns for Titles and Authors that provided endless amusement during those halcyon days¹ of childhood. Sheesh.








^1. q.v. shitty

Religious persecution in North Carolina

Oh noes! Teh religious persecutions!!

As usual, I'm several days late to the party, but this post is one of the many reasons why I enjoy reading Wil Weaton's blog.