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9 February 2018

3815 GB adults surveyed

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Scientists have discovered that the genome of ‘Cheddar Man’, who lived in Britain 10,000 years ago, suggests that he had blue eyes, dark to black skin, and dark curly hair. Do you think it likely or unlikely that 10,000 years ago your direct ancestors were black?

Conducted 9 February 2018

YouGov surveyed 3815 GB adults

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17%
42%
Scientists have discovered that the genome of ‘Cheddar Man’, who lived in Britain 10,000 years ago, suggests that he had blue eyes, dark to black skin, and dark curly hair. Do you think it likely or unlikely that 10,000 years ago your direct ancestors were black?

Conducted 9 February 2018

YouGov surveyed 3815 GB adults

By:
41%
17%
42%

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