Technological advancements suggest Lucy may have been naked, challenging the traditional hairy depiction. Humans may have been naked for over 2.5 million years before adopting clothing.
The loss of body hair in early humans could be influenced by thermoregulation, mate attraction, and parasite avoidance. The shift to clothing might have been a result of various environmental, social, and cultural factors.
Interpretations of Lucy through history reflect cultural influences. Depictions in newspapers, textbooks, and museums may say more about society than about Lucy herself.
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