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Ep. 375 - Habilis & Humor & Haunts, Huzzah!

In this episode, Cliff, Bobo, and Matt reconvene to share a camping story and then dive into a series of fascinating news articles. They explore the latest in Bigfoot DNA research, new discoveries about early human ancestors, the evolution of hominin body size, the science behind ape laughter, and the potential link between infrasound and paranormal experiences.
The conversation begins with a recap of a camping trip on Mount Hood, leading into a discussion about a new eDNA project aimed at proving Bigfoot's existence, despite challenges with commercial labs. The hosts then examine a Homo habilis skeleton that reveals a mosaic of ape-like and human traits, suggesting a last common ancestor with Sasquatch that is much older than previously thought. They analyze a study on hominin body size evolution, noting a significant size increase with Homo erectus, and contrast North American Sasquatches with other hominids like the Almas. The discussion shifts to the evolutionary roots of laughter, explaining that great apes laugh with the same rhythm as humans, indicating laughter predates language by millions of years. Finally, they explore how infrasound can cause feelings of unease and anxiety, potentially explaining some paranormal experiences and sensations associated with Bigfoot sightings.
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DNA evidence will eventually prove Bigfoot's existence
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Sasquatch features suggest a deep common ancestor with Homo habilis
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All existing species are evolutionary winners
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Laughter and humor predate language by millions of years
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Infrasound can cause unease and anxiety.