Scientists compared the shoulders of Homo erectus with modern humans . The researchers from The George Washington University measured the throwing ability of people from the Daasanach tribe in Kenya and Ethiopia . Daasanach people could throw sticks at 80mph over more than 100 metres . They were also able to hit a target that was about 20 times larger than their own body, which is why they are considered one of the most powerful races on Earth today.
Scientists compared the shoulders of Homo erectus with modern humans . The researchers from The George Washington University measured the throwing ability of people from the Daasanach tribe in Kenya and Ethiopia . Daasanach people could throw sticks at 80mph over more than 100 metres . The scientists found that Homo erectus would have had similar abilities . Homo erectus could have rivalled modern athletes in their throwing ability .