stones

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"Unlike stones, wooden objects need special conditions to survive over long periods of time," says Dr. Annemieke Milks, a leading expert in early wooden tools.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Still, through it all, some Walterboro residents refuse to join the mob now casting stones at a woman they have known since she was a girl.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She rocked this Veekee James silver corset flowing dress embellished with hudreds of stones and crystals.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When they were dry, he pounded them between two stones to make them thinner, then rolled them into small, tight bundles.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver