Posted by Diana on November 04, 1998 at 15:30:01:
In Reply to: Substantial scientific proof that evolution occurred posted by eman on September 16, 1998 at 11:28:33:
ok. you say that there's so much evidence that evolution occured? take Neanderthal Man. "The find was a skull and bones. He was portrayed as a semi-erect brutish subhuman, it is believed to be now that this "man" was person who suffered from rickets caused by a lack of Vitamin D.
Piltdown Man was found in England by Charles Dawson. The find was part of a skull and a few teeth. It was dated between 500 and 750 thousand years old. In 1950 the bones where examined by fluoride tests and were a hoax. The skull was stained with iron salts and the teeth were siled down to give the appearance of age. The find was the doctored remains.
Peking Man was found near Peking China in 1912. they found 30 skulls and 147 teeth. It was found in 1941 by US Marines. It is now believed the remains were of some large monkeys and baboons killed and eaten by ancient workers in a lime burning quarry.
Nebraska Man was found in 1922. The find was one tooth. It was declared by Dr. H.F. Osborn to be the missing link. It was discovered in 1927 to be the remains of a PIG!!!!