5 surprising facts about Neanderthals

by Marta Wojcik

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3 The findings show that Neanderthals had a sense of style: they used jewelry and even makeup. This shows their ability to think symbolically.

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4. they were empathic and compassionate, caring for their fellow humans even when they were no longer active members of the community due to illness, injury or age.

5. There are theories about the possibility of restoring Neanderthals by DNA. At least, the dynamics of genetic technology allow for such a scenario, but this prospect faces ethical and legal problems and does not yet have broad support.

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