2-million-year-old skeleton reveals unexpected ape-like features in early human species - Interesting Engineering
Google News • 1/17/2026 – 1/19/2026
Summary
A 2-million-year-old skeleton has been discovered, revealing unexpected ape-like features in an early human species. This fossil may represent the oldest example of an early human, specifically Homo habilis. It is noted as the most complete Homo habilis skeleton ever found, dating back more than 2 million years and retaining features similar to 'Lucy.'
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
85d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1994
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1994/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1994/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 85 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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