That’s an evergreen post title, but the science is settled:
Human facial structure evolved to tolerate punches to the head, according to new research that suggests our ancestors spent a lot of time fighting.
So they weren’t corrupted by civilization. Huh.
[Update early afternoon]
On the other hand, maybe not.
But even without this theory, there’s ample evidence that prehistoric humans weren’t gentle pacifists.
Even today you can look at people’s faces and tell whether their ancestors needed to be punched in the face – alot.
Did anyone really think that the large male jaw was because we ate winter squash, chuck, and brisket and gave the women filet mignon and lobster with fava beans?