“So, when choosing a unifying trait for humanity and our closest relatives — something that captures our essence — what should we go with? Intelligence? Cooperation? Vocalization? Tool-making?”
Silence.
“Suggestions?”
“…Mammary,” someone mumbles.
“Sorry?”
“Mammal?”
Awkward silence.
A roomful of scientists who had been confidently pontificating for days is suddenly mute, doodling, avoiding eye contact.
“Anyone else? Anything at all you think is more deserving of commemoration than…er, that?”
Nothing.
“Right. Mammals it is, then.”
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