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These 60,000-year-old poison arrows are oldest yet found
Jan 09 • 4 months ago

These 60,000-year-old poison arrows are oldest yet found

Hunter-gatherers probably derived the poison from the milky bulb extract of a Boophone disticha plant. ...

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Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years
Aug 20 • 9 months ago

Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

Ancient teeth reveal that a stimulant has been used since the Bronze Age. ...

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