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Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recent analysis of ancient human dental remains points to the frequent consumption of betel nuts. This psychoactive seed remains widely used across certain regions of Asia despite known health hazards.
WHY IT MATTERS
The findings provide new historical insight into the long-standing cultural and dietary consumption of psychoactive plant seeds in Asia.
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents.
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