14. Fire

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Fire played a major role in for the Homo Ergaster and later hominids. Fire allowed cooked meat and further expansion across colder areas. Fire could cook meat, causing larger brains and a more nutritious diet. It also could kill many unhealthy bacteria like Salmonella. Fire also allowed further expansion across the earth. In colder environments than Africa, like Europe or Asia, the Homo Ergaster could protect himself and others from the cold with fire. This not only induced comfort, it helped keep them safe from hypothermia and frostbite. Fire was essential for the hominids.

- Will Leger

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