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About What Caused The Sudden Explosion of Human Intelligence 60,000 Years Ago?

Millions of years ago, humanity wasn't the apex predator of the planet — we were the prey. In this extreme survival investigation, scientific detectives go deep into South African cave systems to uncover the brutal, high-stakes evolution of our species. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

What Caused The Sudden Explosion of Human Intelligence 60,000 Years Ago? is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 50 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
What Caused The Sudden Explosion of Human Intelligence 60,000 Years Ago?
Category
Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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