A Leading Theory Behind Neanderthal Extinction May Surprise You

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2. Interesting overall, but it's obvious a man wrote this because of this bit:

Modern evidence has also complicated the picture. Genetic studies and fossil remains hint that humans entered Neanderthal territory as early as 210,000 years ago; our own DNA indicates that we interbred with Neanderthals, suggesting peaceable contact; and we’ve found evidence of sophisticated tool use, including a prehistoric glue made from birch bark tar, as well as jewelry and cave art.

Dude, rape has been used as a weapon in modern times, how much moreso might it have been used back when Neanderthals and humans inhabited the same space. Maybe the Neanderthals were hunted to extinction because of their constant raping of human women. Just one casual assumption in a "science article" can throw the entire argument into the flames. Discover needs to do better.