stackyFACTSModern humans did not just violently replace other ancient hominids; they apparently found them highly attractive as well.
Modern humans did not just violently replace other ancient hominids; they apparently found them highly attractive as well. Most populations outside of Africa carry noticeable percentages of Neanderthal genetic code violently spliced right into their cellular instructions. This extremely old genetic material actively continues to influence modern biological traits, proving that ancient hookups have surprisingly permanent molecular consequences.
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