Photo: Wakarusa sunset
I’ve seen some people’s glorious sunset pictures from around the world the last few days. Here’s one from eastern Kansas last week:
John Hawks
I’m a paleoanthropologist, studying fossil hominins and genetics.
- Madison, Wisconsin
- YouTube channel
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