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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384435067_The_gravity_of_Paleolithic_hunting

Don't know that it's quite a meme, but it was recommended I crosspost it here!

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[-] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 61 points 1 week ago

That poor bastard yak (or whatever) wandered into the wrong canyon that day.

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 52 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

"Ugg want to do science."

"What 'science'?"

"Throw eight spears at a yak."

"Ogg like science!"

[-] v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 47 points 1 week ago

Where is Saddam Hussein? Is he safe? Is he alright?

[-] ahti@lemmy.world 55 points 1 week ago

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[-] dvlsg@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Is he alright? Looking awfully pale, if you ask me.

[-] fossilesque@mander.xyz 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The true Saddam, well, he's in our hearts.

[-] thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 33 points 1 week ago

As an atlatl expert (I watched several YouTube videos) they have an upward launch trajectory and seem to be ideal for longer-ranged flat ground engagement. This would suggest more utility for forest and open plains hunting where terrain advantage does not exist.

[-] pewgar_seemsimandroid 11 points 1 week ago

think you meant 196

[-] fossilesque@mander.xyz 9 points 1 week ago
[-] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

This is the lab behind the poop knife. They are absolutely experts in this kind of thing.

I need to read the whole paper, but I suspect the weight/wind resistance ratio of the javelin is better, and that the motion of launching an atlatl dart is affected by the downward angle. The railing on the scissor lift likely has an effect, too.

[-] Pyro@programming.dev 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I think you've found the perfect place.

[-] Barzaria@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

This post is awesome!

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