We have not yet been able to extract DNA from the bones of any australopithecine for comparison with modern human DNA. When we can do this, it is almost certain that we will discover many of their genes still in us today. Beginning around 2.5 million years ago or a bit earlier, there was a major forking in the evolutionary path of hominins.
An UNO fitter is a large threaded ring in the middle of the fabric shades top tripod. It is designed to thread onto UNO sockets. UNO sockets have the same matching thread on their socket shell. The most common application for this type of shade and holder is the bridge arm floor lamp.
A charming example of the clip-on bell shade task lamp popularized in the 1910's and '20's, this convertible model was made by the Greist Manufacturing Company. Renowned for their sewing machines and sewing accessories, the Greist Mfg.imple and useful, this stick lamp from an unknown maker gets the job done without unnecessary frills. The base is made of a beveled 1 x 6 square of marble, which anchors a worn brass arm with Faries-esque elements. The whole charming scene is capped by a perfectly aged green parabolic shade. A...