Human face evolved to absorb punches

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 10:00 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Brooks HaysSALT LAKE CITY, June 9 (UPI) -- Early hominids evolved a sturdy face suited to absorbing punches, and as the threat of hand-to-hand combat waned, developed modern, sleeker faces.

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