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> blood from four different people has reportedly been found on his weapons. This article doesn't mention it, but he was also carrying a birch polypore, which
by Alex3917 10y ago
> blood from four different people has reportedly been found on his weapons.
This article doesn't mention it, but he was also carrying a birch polypore, which is a styptic.
- pvaldes 10y agoIs more probable that the polypore would be used as tinder On the other hand, the use of ash wood in the knife is a smart move.
- Alex3917 10y agoHe was also carrying a tinder polypore, so it's unlikely the birch polypore was used for tinder.
- INTPenis 10y agoThat's very cool. 45 years old in good shape in those days must have been a status symbol in itself. 45 years today is pretty wise already but back then I'm sure your average wandering 45 year old knew basic field medical techniques just to stay alive.
- foldr 10y agoNot necessarily. A lot of people died young, which lowered the average lifespan considerably, but once you got through your childhood and teens, your chances of living to an old age were reasonably high.
- Nomentatus 10y agoActually, take away infant mortality (and maybe even not) and their lifespans exceed ours on average. Agriculture doesn't provide the same level of nutrition, no large groups to spread disease, etc.