The Human Ape
December 21, 2009
I really don’t think I need to introduce this idea, as the title says it all… If you want to understand how close we are to our “distant” relatives, then you really should check this out. It’s a pretty amazing documentary to say the least.
But if you just can’t believe it… And you feel very strongly about what Douglas Adams once wrote i.e. “Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite them round to dinner.” Then enjoy some time out…
Either way, don’t forget your coccyx!
If you would like to find out more about the National Geographic Channel, then please click here.
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