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04/26/2008: "Viking women were stronger than the women of today"

Revelations from Viking age.
The Oseberg ship is considered one of the most important finds from the Viking age.

The results of DNA and x-ray studies of the two women buried in the Oseberg ship in the year 834 have revealed startling discoveries.

The two women were powerful figures in their day but still lived a hard life, and they were stronger than today's women. The tests also established a surprising landmark.

"We see here the first known case of cancer in this country," said Per Holck, Professor of anatomy at the University of Oslo.

[ Civilisation cheats the quality controls of natural selection. We need eugenics! ]

http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2391555.ece