The Google Doodle for November 24, 2015 is a celebration of Lucy's discovery. A group of scientists found her remains in 1973 and this marked an important event to human history. Scientists uncovered the missing piece of the theory of evolution.
The human and ape characteristics of Lucy proved that she belonged to a certain type of species (Australopithecus afarensis family) that exhibit both attributes according to The Telegraph.
The Independent reports that the Beatles song, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," gave the paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and his team the idea of naming the skeleton Lucy.
During that time, she was considered a significant find as her remains were found to be 40% intact. In comparison to other fossils similar by age, hers was strikingly in good condition. This is outstanding since most finds of the same age are already broken or damaged.
Another important discovery about Lucy is the way she walked. Her knee and spine curvature suggested that she walked on two legs. As the scientists examined her bones, they were able to unveil that Lucy had this human characteristic - walking upright.
Lucy died at a young age but the bones suggested that she was already an adult. There are a few clues about her death but no whereabouts for the true cause. Her skeleton had no evident teeth marks; therefore, it implies that she was not killed brutally by other animals.
Although, there is an apparent mark on top of her pubic bone, it can't be confirmed whethere this was the cause of her death or if she was just bitten after. At this time, Lucy resides in Ethiopia. The area where she is hidden is in Addis Abba, which is near the area of her discovery. The public is allowed to see only the plaster replica of her skeleton.
