Native Americans were Smokies' first residents

By Fred Brown

Poop Fossil Pushes Back Date for Earliest Americans

Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press

Excerpt:

"April 3, 2008 -- New evidence shows humans lived in North America more than 14,000 years ago, 1,000 years earlier than had previously been known."

This story is from the Discover Channel. In an Oregon cave fossilized feces were discovered. Naturally scientist did a DNA test on the fossil. When the results came back, the scientist learned that who ever took a poop in the cave 14,000 years ago was related to people living in Siberia and East Asia. This story is true, no bull poop.

Excavating Occaneechi Town

Who are the Occaneechi? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia," Regions with significant populations United States (North Carolina, Virginia) Language(s)"

"Related ethnic groups Saponi, Tutelo, Monacan, and Siouan
The Occaneechi are Native Americans related to the Saponi, Tutelo, Monacan, and other eastern Siouan peoples living in the Piedmont region of present-day North Carolina and Virginia."

The Voice of the Occaneechi Nation

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Famous fossil Lucy leaves Ethiopia - Yahoo! News

Famous fossil Lucy leaves Ethiopia by Anita Powell, Associated Press Writer

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