Today's random fact

[Fritzo]

The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

 

[SlowSpyder]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

It was me. I am no longer allowed at the local zoo.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Well, I do a lot of research on these facts...and...uh....we had a few drinks...

 

[rivan]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Unless we're talking about William Shatner representing the human race.

 

[Bibble]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

She came on to me! What was I supposed to do? Plus, she was asking for it anyway - she was wearing a short skirt.

 

[amdhunter]

Of course we couldn't mate with a Chimpanzee despite the 98.5% of shared DNA. God knew what he was doing when he created all of us.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

researchers in the 50s

hitler also looked into breeding apes and men to make super strong ape men army units

 

[AmpedSilence]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Micheal Cricton in the book 'Next'; it was a bit creepy...

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

If you ever see my roommate's obnoxiously excessive body hair and love for bananas, you might doubt the above statement.

 

[jonks]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Of course we couldn't mate with a Chimpanzee despite the 98.5% of shared DNA. God knew what he was doing when he created all of us.

Including the ticks that seek shelter on scrota. Gotta love the big guy.

 

[Vehemence]

Originally posted by: AmpedSilence

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Micheal Cricton in the book 'Next'; it was a bit creepy...

I just started that book :Q

 

[sutahz]

Hmmm, was it tried both ways? Like w/ donkey's and horses. if one impregnates the other, the offspring is infertile, but if its the other way around it is fertile.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Hmm, this explains all the poo-flinging porn that we all have come to love and cherish.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: moshquerade


who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Charlton Heston in *drum roll* Planet of the Apes!

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: moshquerade


who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Charlton Heston in *drum roll* Planet of the Apes!

it was Zira wasn't it? that damn horny ape. :Q

 

[GDaddy]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

researchers in the 50s

hitler also looked into breeding apes and men to make super strong ape men army units

Stalin and the Russians also did it. Saw history channel thingy. Even had a woman that agreed to take part in the tests.

 

[AntiFreze]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

researchers in the 50s

hitler also looked into breeding apes and men to make super strong ape men army units

I thought it was the russians...

 

[AntiFreze]

and supposedly the chimps are still living in the wild around the area that the expirements were going on.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: AntiFreze

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

researchers in the 50s

hitler also looked into breeding apes and men to make super strong ape men army units

I thought it was the russians...

yea it was i got that wrong look 1 post up, i knew it was 1 of them, i watched the thing at like 3 am so memory was kinda fuzzy

 

[zinfamous]

Uh oh...facts not updated. Recent research is pointing to the Bonobo as being closer in relatedness to Humans. Bonobos are also closely related to chimps, being separated from the major chimp population by a river in...Tanzania? I think.

curious thing about the bonobos: matriarchal society, they often masturbate and fellate each other, and are also the only other primates (after human) to mate face to face.

I believe genetically, they are around 99% identical to humans. Not a lot of research has been done on bonobos, however, as chimps have held the spotlight for several decades....

linky for bonobos

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
Uh oh...facts not updated. Recent research is pointing to the Bonobo as being closer in relatedness to Humans. Bonobos are also closely related to chimps, being separated from the major chimp population by a river in...Tanzania? I think.

curious thing about the bonobos: matriarchal society, they often masturbate and fellate each other, and are also the only other primates (after human) to mate face to face.

I believe genetically, they are around 99% identical to humans. Not a lot of research has been done on bonobos, however, as chimps have held the spotlight for several decades....

linky for bonobos

These are lumped in with chimpanzees. Bonobo = Pygmy Chimp. Not sure if they're the same family though.

 

[shocksyde]

Originally posted by: sirjonk

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Of course we couldn't mate with a Chimpanzee despite the 98.5% of shared DNA. God knew what he was doing when he created all of us.

Including the ticks that seek shelter on scrota. Gotta love the big guy.

Shaq?

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Fritzo
The chimpanzee is the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98.5% of our DNA. It is also one of the only animals that is self aware (the others being elephants and dolphins). A chimpanzee can recognize itself in a mirror, where a monkey can not.

On an odd side note, chimps are 98.5% genetically identical to humans, but we can not reproduce with them. This argument is often used to shoot down those wild "aliens are trying to cross-breed with us" claims. We would have about as much success mating with an alien as we would with a house plant.

who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Apparently G. Bush senior did, and was successful.

 

[legoman666]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: moshquerade


who tried to mate a chimp with a human to find that out?

Charlton Heston in *drum roll* Planet of the Apes!

it was Zira wasn't it? that damn dirty ape. :Q

fixed.