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DARWIN
and EVOLUTION
As if we should need more evidence, the clip below demonstrates Man's tree
climbing ability. The record
for this (now famous) tree near Herstmonceux
in Sussex, was later
brought down to 5 seconds (unofficially) by the same contestant.
Most young adults could achieve 10-20 seconds, without training.
Nelson claims he feels relaxed up a tree (see Medicine
Man). He has also climbed Beachy
Head several times.
You
can imagine if humans
spent more time in this habitat, they too would be much stronger. like
our closest relatives, the Chimpanzee.
But, as we have grown taller, obviously we are departing from the
ideal, and see Chinese State Circus performers, who are without
exception more compact.
Nelson's
tree climbing record
It
is not difficult to imagine that humans could evolve to develop greater intelligence
and bodies less and less suited to the natural environment. No
more rocks and trees, more cars,
elevators and concrete. What is
keeping us on an even keel at the moment, is the fact that we naturally
enjoy physical pursuits. In addition the wide spread of humans
across the globe in various stages of development, ensures variety and a
reserve of genes - should that ever be
needed. Let us hope nature knows what she is doing - for we quite
often foul things up - like global
warming. Frightening stuff!
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