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Jul 2018
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Vol 1 Ep 3 - Homo habilis

CHRIS HASLER
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What separates an ape from a human? Two million years ago, a small, primitive creature appeared in Africa with a larger brain, dexterous hands and an intriguing association with stone tools. Scientists called it Homo habilis — Handy Man. But was this really one of the first humans, or simply another branch of our evolutionary family? The debate continues to this day.

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