World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Discovered on 60,000-Year-Old Stone Age Weapons

Traces of plant poison on ancient African arrowheads provide the oldest direct evidence of poisoned weapons. Scientists have ...
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Scientists Uncover Evidence Of The Oldest Known Arrow Poison On 60,000-Year-Old Arrowheads

Researchers identified chemical traces of poison on 60,000-year-old arrowheads, meaning the artifacts bear the oldest known evidence of arrow poison.

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Snakes that can survive in extreme environments; check out the list

Snakes are one of nature's most interesting survivors. Where most people imagine them basking in warm sun or hiding amongst ...
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Discovery shows early humans were much more advanced hunters than previously believed

Study finds plant poison was used on ancient arrows, pointing to sophisticated hunting methods used 60,000 years ago ...