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26 MacDirectory DePartMent Ida came from a time when scientists believe primate lineage diversified into monkeys, apes and humans, then split from a separate group to diversify into lemurs and other species. As a young juvenile at about six to nine months old, and with an injured wrist that probably restricted her drinking from water trapped in leaves, Ida most likely ventured down to the volcanic lake to drink. However, this lake was a death trap that belched poisonous volcanic gases, and suffocated any living creature nearby. Bad for the critter, but great for scientists unearthing significant fossils from the lake's sedimentary bottom. 50 Years Ago: 1964 50 THINGS THAT TURNED 50 Talk to a millennium and they cringe thinking about being 50, but old is relative. Take a look at the game show "Jeopardy". It still draws a faithful crowd of all ages. Buffalo wings, yup, those spicy chicken wings invented by Teresa Bellisimo, co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, turned 50. Sent an oversupply of chicken wings with a short refrigeration life, Teresa whipped up a tasty hot sauce, and the rest is culinary history. Smoking may be hazardous to your health. In 1964, the Surgeon General laid out the hazardous facts regarding smoking, much to the tobacco industry's chagrin. Remember your first pony? No, we're not talking about the four-legged kind. Ford introduced the 1964 Ford Mustang that continues today to be an iconic American muscle car. High overhead, the Syncom 3 became the first geostationary satellite that stayed in orbit at a specific point above Earth. TV viewers enjoyed international shows broadcasted live across American shores. And what better way to watch TV than using a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen developed by Princeton scientists George H. Heilmeier. And plasma screens, now common in flat screen TVs, made their debut thanks to University of Illinois researchers. For more 50-year flashbacks, click on http://mentalfloss.com/article/55228/50-things-turn-50-2014. HISTORY