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What ‘Lucy,’ One of the World’s Most Important Fossils, Has Taught Scientists in the 50 Years Since Her Discovery
The famous early human is still providing lessons to anthropologists about prehistoric Earth and its inhabitants ...
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50 years after her discovery, Lucy's skeleton still shapes paleoanthropology
Fifty years ago, the discovery of a human ancestor "Lucy" generated worldwide attention. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged about the legacy of the discovery.
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50 years after her discovery, Lucy's skeleton still shapes paleoanthropology
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS") THE BEATLES: (Singing) Lucy in the sky with diamonds. DETROW: ...Lucy, named for The Beatles' song that was playing during the expedition.