iceman
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Nicknamed Ötzi, after the valley where he was found, the iceman became a sensation — capturing the imagination of people around the world and giving scientists unprecedented insight into ancient Europeans.
From Scientific American • Aug. 18, 2023
Scientists previously thought the iceman was lighter-skinned and hairier in life, but that his mummified corpse had changed over time.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023
Spindler credited the shallow stone gully where hikers found the iceman with shielding him from the relentless flow of glacial ice just a few meters above.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 7, 2022
Joe Simmonds was the iceman off the tee at fly-half as he kicked vital penalties at crucial moments of both the European Champions Cup and Premiership finals.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2020
Then, in the summer, the ice was sold to the iceman.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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