When Homo Sapiens first emerged 70,000 years ago they were ill equipped for survival compared to other “animals." They were smaller and weaker than their cousins, the Neanderthals. They lacked the physical strength of most their predators; and didn’t have fangs, claws, or even a hide strong enough to protect their delicate skin from the elements.1 No visible evidence at the time could have predicted that Home Sapiens would outlast their rivals and conquer the entire world.