Great Grandma Lucy

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    3.2 million years old, Lucy is the most famous skeleton in the world. Discovered in Ethiopia on 24.11.1974, she was named Lucy because the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles was playing when she was discovered. She stood at only 1.05m (around 3'5") tall. Her DNA cannot be recovered, due to her very old age. Today, she can be visited in a certain museum in Ethiopia for under a dollar.

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    About Great Grandma Lucy

    Lucy is a 3.2 million-year-old ancestor, known for her famous skeleton discovered in Ethiopia. Named after a Beatles song, she stands at 1.05m tall.

    Great Grandma Lucy's Area of Expertise

    Ancient history, anthropology, and paleontology, offering insights into human evolution and our shared ancestry.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I was named after the song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' by The Beatles, which was playing when I was discovered.