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Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
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Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Also, what do you think the world would be like if there was more than one species in the homo genus and what do you think that offshoot might look like?
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:32 pm by Ace Otana.)
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Misread the OP. Tongue
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
Because this rock wasn't big enough for all of us, those squat little bastards had to die!
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:34 pm
(June 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm)Ace Otana Wrote: Post deleted.
Misread the OP. Tongue

I missed what you wrote anyway. What did you misread?
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:38 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:44 pm by Ace Otana.)
(June 11, 2012 at 5:34 pm)Adjusted Sanity Wrote:
(June 11, 2012 at 5:31 pm)Ace Otana Wrote: Post deleted.
Misread the OP. Tongue

I missed what you wrote anyway. What did you misread?

Well as usual I like to quickly skim through the post. I thought you were asking "why are we the only species to have homosexuals".
I read very quickly through it and when I re-read it, I noticed I made a little error. Tongue

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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:40 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:41 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
You know that's strange Ace, because everytime you post my mind starts to wander in the direction of homosexuality as well.....Wink Shades
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:42 pm
(June 11, 2012 at 5:29 pm)Adjusted Sanity Wrote: Also, what do you think the world would be like if there was more than one species in the homo genus and what do you think that offshoot might look like?

We're the only extant species because all of the rest are exinct. The others might look like H. Neanderthalensis, etc.

Or were you looking for something more speculative? Not really sure what you're looking for here.
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:42 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm by Ace Otana.)
(June 11, 2012 at 5:40 pm)Rhythm Wrote: You know that's strange Ace, because everytime you post my mind starts to wander in the direction of homosexuality as well.....Wink Shades

Oh stop..... [Image: battingeyes.gif]
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm
(June 11, 2012 at 5:38 pm)Ace Otana Wrote:
(June 11, 2012 at 5:34 pm)Adjusted Sanity Wrote: I missed what you wrote anyway. What did you misread?

Well as usual I like to quickly skim through the post. I thought you were asking "why are we the only species to have homosexuals".
I ready very quickly through it and when I re-read it, I noticed I made a little error. Tongue

My mind is currently dealing with multiple deep thought tasks. Big Grin

Lol. I already know the answer to that question. That's actually what lead me to this question. Homosexuality in nature > Bonobos > Evolution of humans.
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RE: Why are we the only members of the homo genus?
June 11, 2012 at 5:44 pm (This post was last modified: June 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
Well, in the case of H.N. we have some pretty solid speculation as to the many potential causes of their demise (and we also have studies that tell us that they didn't "quite" die out like we previously thought).
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
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