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prehistoric

[pree-hi-stawr-ik, -stor-, pree-i-] / ˌpri hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr-, ˌpri ɪ- /


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The council also noted the proposed development was close to the Swastika Stone, a prehistoric rock carving which is one of hundreds of Scheduled Ancient Monuments on Ilkley Moor.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

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

The researchers found that its closest relatives included Madtsoia pisdurensis, a fossil snake from ancient India, and Gigantophis garstini, another large prehistoric snake known from North Africa.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Their results suggest that this prehistoric adhesive may have served a second, previously overlooked purpose: helping protect wounds from infection.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

With his teammates’ help, Kyle found several books about flying creatures from the prehistoric era.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein


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