The systematic archaeological and geological survey and excavations at Gona between 1992–1994 led to the discovery of well-flaked stone artefacts which are currently the oldest known from anywhere in the world. More than 3000 surface and excavated artefacts were recovered at 15 localities documented east and west of the Kada Gona river. Based on radioisotopic dating ( 40 Ar/ 39 Ar) and magnetostratigraphy, the artefacts are dated between 2·6–2·5 million years ago (Ma). EG10 and EG12 from East Gona are the most informative with the highest density, providing the best opportunity for characterizing the oldest assemblages and for understanding the stone working capability of the earliest tool makers. Slightly younger artefact occurrences dated to 2·4–2·3 Ma are known from Hadar and Omo in Ethiopia , and from Lokalalei in Kenya Ethiopia
Just wanna share this poems by Lady Kathleen which really touched my heart...
I
Oldest memories of a time long ago
I thought was just a dream set aglow.
I thought was just a dream set aglow.
Water surrounds the world I see
and it was closing in on me.
and it was closing in on me.
The red of blood through waters deep
draw closer now with no sound to speak.
draw closer now with no sound to speak.
A symbol now is what does reveal and spark
A wavy shape, I see, of two white crossed marks.
A wavy shape, I see, of two white crossed marks.
II
If not a dream, then what memory
And what does this memory mean?
And what does this memory mean?
The truth be known in later years
That it was a memory with tears.
That it was a memory with tears.
My oldest memories that haunts me to this day
Is of a time where death called but I got away.
Is of a time where death called but I got away.
For I fell into a pool as a young baby of three
And to the bottom sinking down soft and free.
And to the bottom sinking down soft and free.
As a gallant man jumped in to save the young lass
And he wore swimming trunks of red with white crosses
And he wore swimming trunks of red with white crosses
A thing that was in my mind now and then
that would haunt me for all time and again.
that would haunt me for all time and again.
Guinness World of records is pleased to announce that Smokey, is a 12-year-old female British short hair cat, has recognised as reached to have that 67.7 DB (LA top).
However, when measured close-up her purrs reach 92 decibels, equivalent to the noise of a lawnmower, hair dryer or, it is claimed, a Boeing 737 coming in to land.
Its owners, Ruth and Mark Adams, say Smokey's deafening purrs make it impossible for them to hear the television or radio when she is in the room and they struggle to have telephone conversations.
"She has always been very vocal and purrs at some level nearly all the time," said Ruth, from Pitsford, in Northampton.
"She even manages to purr while she eats. The only time she is quiet is when she is asleep.
"When I'm on the phone friends often ask what the loud noise is and they can't believe it is coming from a cat."
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Fossil skull of the Australopithecus sediba child from the South African Malapa caves, who lived 1.98 million years ago. This species may be the ancestor to the first humans in the genus Homo. © Brett Eloff/ University of the Witwatersrand
At almost 2 million years old, a human-like species from caves at Malapa in South Africa may be the ancestor to the first humans, and may shift the likely location of early human origins from East Africa to South Africa, scientists report in the journal Science today.
Jiroemon Kimura from Kyoto, Japan, turns 114 today.
April 19, 2011 - Guinness world records, the global authority on record, today announces the new 'oldest living people' as a 114-year-old Jiroemon Kimura from Kyoto, Japan.
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Guinness world records marathons, Gladys Burril (United States) for their congratulates the last record as the "at the age of 92 years, 19 days.
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It is with great sadness, the Guinness World of records of the death of current oldest living man, Walter Breuning has learned. Walter passed away on 14 April 2011 at the age of 114 years and 205 days.
21 September 1896 in Melrose, Minnesota, United States as, Walter to great falls, Montana, United States 1918, and worked for the Great Northern Railway. He was married to Agnes Twokey, 1922 (died 1957), and she had no children. He remained in great falls, for the rest of his life and spent the last 30 years live the Rainbow retirement community. Walter attributed his longevity to healthy eating.
Walter was a consultant, Robert young, played in the recent Guinness world records 2011 and his official plaque of Gerontology on the birthday on September last year.
Walter was the world's second oldest, behind the current oldest living person and the wife, Besse Cooper (United States).
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May 18, 2011, London - today, Guinness world records, the global authority on record-breaking, can confirm that the Brazilian Maria Gomes Valentim has taken the title of "oldest living person" in the age of 114 years and 313 days.
The ur-ur grandma is Mrs Besse Cooper of Monroe, Georgia, United States, whose titles are 48 days older 'oldest living American.' as the previous title holder, now
9. July 1896, car Angola, Brazil, where she lived all her life, Maria born. In 1913, she married João Valentim and was widowed links, 1946. They had a son, four grandchildren, great-grandson, seven and five great-great-grandson.
Valentim attributes of her life longevity to a healthy diet. She eat a full roll bread of every morning with coffee, fruit and the occasional milk with linseed. Confirm their "strong hands", is still in a position to eat completely on his own and wine treated with an occasional glass.
Guinness world records editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday, said: "a claim by a woman born during the reign of Queen Victoria - before the Ford Motor Company was founded, or even before, George and IRA Gershwin, - is in itself remarkable, but for the woman to Brazilian makes it very special." "Never a successful lawsuit for longevity emerged from Brazil - to this day."
During the Guinness world records several claims of potential Brazilian super centenary, were never ratified these requirements has received due to lack of relevant evidence and documentation. Maria Gomes Valentim rule as a "person living elders" are first of country Super-centenarian, to receive official recognition.
Ninety-nine percent of the claims to age from 115
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You might believe your HMO plan, it's creepy, but at least do not use these traditional surgical instruments ... wait.
Amputation Knife (1700)
Knives used for amputations during the 18th century is usually curved, because surgeons tend to make a circular cut through skin and muscle before the bone was cut with a saw. By the late 1800's, straight blades became more popular as it became easier to leave a flap of skin that could be used to cover the stump exposed.
Knives used for amputations during the 18th century is usually curved, because surgeons tend to make a circular cut through skin and muscle before the bone was cut with a saw. By the late 1800's, straight blades became more popular as it became easier to leave a flap of skin that could be used to cover the stump exposed.
Remove Arrow (1500)
Not much is known about this tool, but it is hypothesized that the wound was introduced in a crouching position, with the central axis is used to hold the arrow. The leaves, which seem to have their edges outward, then extended with scissors controllers, expanding the flesh around the arrow to avoid breaking the arrow through the flesh, as it was removed.
Artificial Leech (1800)
Bleeding with leeches was a popular treatment for a wide range of medical conditions that an artificial leech was invented in 1840 and was used often in the eye and ear surgery. The rotating blades cut a wound in the skin of the patient, while the cylinder is used to produce a vacuum that sucks the blood.
Bullet Extractor (1500)
Elongated bullet extractors bullets could reach deeply embedded in the patient's body. Extractors as it had a screw tip may be inserted into the wound and extends to pierce the bullet so it can be removed.
Cervical dilator (1800)
This instrument is used to dilate the cervix of a woman during childbirth, the amount of expansion in the scale measured by the handle. Dilators and disgraced because they often cause the cervix to break.
Circumcision Knife (1770)
Ritual circumcision is performed around the world in varying degrees and for various reasons, but some instruments used in the process are as intimidating as the knife Europe since the 18th century.
Ecraseur (1870)
This is used to cut ecraseur hemorrhoids and uterine or ovarian tumors. The chain was wrapped in dough and tightens with the ratchet, stopping blood circulation to the area.
Hemorrhoids Clips (1800)
These clips are used to capture a hemorrhoid in the leaves and apply pressure to stop the blood supply, causing the hemorrhoid to fall.
Not much is known about this tool, but it is hypothesized that the wound was introduced in a crouching position, with the central axis is used to hold the arrow. The leaves, which seem to have their edges outward, then extended with scissors controllers, expanding the flesh around the arrow to avoid breaking the arrow through the flesh, as it was removed.
Artificial Leech (1800)
Bleeding with leeches was a popular treatment for a wide range of medical conditions that an artificial leech was invented in 1840 and was used often in the eye and ear surgery. The rotating blades cut a wound in the skin of the patient, while the cylinder is used to produce a vacuum that sucks the blood.
Elongated bullet extractors bullets could reach deeply embedded in the patient's body. Extractors as it had a screw tip may be inserted into the wound and extends to pierce the bullet so it can be removed.
Cervical dilator (1800)
This instrument is used to dilate the cervix of a woman during childbirth, the amount of expansion in the scale measured by the handle. Dilators and disgraced because they often cause the cervix to break.
Circumcision Knife (1770)
Ritual circumcision is performed around the world in varying degrees and for various reasons, but some instruments used in the process are as intimidating as the knife Europe since the 18th century.
Ecraseur (1870)
This is used to cut ecraseur hemorrhoids and uterine or ovarian tumors. The chain was wrapped in dough and tightens with the ratchet, stopping blood circulation to the area.
Hemorrhoids Clips (1800)
These clips are used to capture a hemorrhoid in the leaves and apply pressure to stop the blood supply, causing the hemorrhoid to fall.
Hernia Tool (1850s)
This unique tool was used after the restoration of a hernia. It was inserted into the body near the affected area and left there for a week to produce scar tissue that would help seal off the hernia.
Hirtz Compass (1915)
The Hirtz compass was used to accurately determine where bullets were located in the body so that they could then be removed with precision.
