Ancient Sulawesi Humans May Have Consumed Betel Nut 25,000 Years Ago
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Ancient Sulawesi Humans May Have Consumed Betel Nut 25,000 Years Ago

Fossilized teeth from ancient humans in Sulawesi, Indonesia, reveal evidence of betel nut consumption dating back approximately 25,000 years. This suggests a unique practice of sucking whole betel nuts before the advent of agriculture.

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