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TIL: The oldest humanoid archeological find in Japan dates back over 22,000 years. It contained the fossils of 2 males and 3-7 females. It is believed that they were speared, cannibalized, and then thrown into the fissure. The males were 155cm tall while the females were 140cm.

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