Ancient teeth reveal humans were getting high 25,000 years ago
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“Archaeological evidence from ancient teeth found in Sulawesi indicates that humans were consuming psychoactive betel nuts as early as 25,000 years ago. This practice predates the development of agriculture in the region.”
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