prehistoric
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The wound is thought to be the first evidence for use of sharpened wooden spears in the prehistoric Middle East, according to Pomeroy.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
They also show that prehistoric snakes did not necessarily grow larger simply because the planet was warmer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The antibacterial activity of prehistoric birch tar suggests that ancient materials and traditional medicinal practices may deserve closer scientific investigation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
These experiments allowed the scientists to investigate whether birch tar made through different prehistoric techniques would have similar antibacterial properties.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Although de Sautuola was sure the paintings were prehistoric, skeptical archeologists pronounced them forgeries.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
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