Yeah, Right, Whatever

That's not to say that most aren't. I mean, it's not like they're politicians or anything. But, still...

Scientists are going to try to recreate the Neanderthal genome. (Why they couldn't just go to a sports bar is beyond me, but I digress... ) Why would they do that?

In an interview with the German weekly Die Zeit, Rubin said the research would amount to more than just a spectacular display of science.

"Firstly, we will learn a lot about the Neanderthals. Secondly, we will learn a lot about the uniqueness of human beings. And thirdly, it's simply cool," Rubin said. (emphasis mine)

Like I said... an honest scientist. I mean, you don't really think they tossed a washing machine into space into the path of a comet for purely scientific purposes, do you?