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To: Master (Hijacked) who wrote (7471)	6/13/2000 9:51:00 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9127

But do you have any facts to support any other theory? Credibly?

To: Master (Hijacked) who wrote (7471)	6/13/2000 10:43:00 AM
From: Rambi	Respond to of 9127

Good morning, Vince, A missing link is not one specific find that dramatically reveals a sudden connection of a monkey to a man, or a Neandertal (I learned this was the proper word for some reason)to an Erectus. As you say, it's extremely gradual. Although a remarkable number of skeletal remains have been unearthed, given the duration we're looking at- millions of years-- there are obviously missing pieces all along the way, unexplained differences between one species and the next. A link just answers some of those questions. One of the most significant findings about the Nariokotomi Boy was his inability to speak, despite having the physical attributes of Erectus. ANd Erectus isn't the link between apes and modern man, but between another once-missing-link, the australopithecines, and modern man, so there are lots of links, and probably more to be found. Nothing is finished about this work, but every find seems to add to the theory in a reasonable way. Walker introduces you to the techniques used--- measurements of brain size, locomotor mechanisms, face and teeth. Whether you accept the theory of evolution or not, this book is like reading a mystery, or an adventure, and you'll learn so many amazing things about the way we developed.