[Note: This post was originally published on January 7th, 2 million years before present.]

I'm sure you know the feeling. You've been digging up roots and tubers for days and they're just not hitting the spot. Something more savory would be delightful, but, like they do, lions take their share of their kills, leaving what looks like just scraps for you and your family. Well don't despair, my hominin friend. If you know what to look for, you can turn even a practially-skeletonized carcass into a feast.

The first step is picking the right place to dine. An open grassland just won't do. There's no place to hide out in ...