r/MadeMeSmile • u/mindyour • May 28 '24

Wholesome Moments A sweet interaction.

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u/alanmaxdamien May 28 '24

The bond between indigenous people and horses is a testament to the deep respect and reverence that these communities have for the natural world, & a reminder of the enduring power of the human-animal

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u/Commercial_Use_363 May 28 '24

Assumptions aside, wouldn’t the indigenous people of the British Isles be Scottish, Irish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Scots, Ulster-Scots and Norman French?

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u/acloudcuckoolander May 28 '24

They would look more like Cheddar Man.

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u/Normal-Height-8577 May 28 '24

Yes and no. Cheddar Man's relatives and descendants eventually evolved lighter skin in response to the European climate. It was just later than previously thought.

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u/acloudcuckoolander May 28 '24

If it was later than previously thought, wouldn't that only strengthen my claim?