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Despite the dangers, early humans risked life-threatening flintknapping injuries
Phys dot org ^
| May 25, 2023
| Kent State University
Posted on 06/09/2023 9:29:58 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: higgmeister
Yes, this is stupid. The folks that were chipping flint already knew to use leather hides to help in some ways to prevent injuries.
To: Sacajaweau
It’s just the base of an antler.
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06/09/2023 11:01:26 AM PDT
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piasa
(Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: higgmeister; SunkenCiv
Dental abcesses were a huge and deadly issue.
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06/09/2023 11:49:42 AM PDT
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Eagles6
(Welcome to the Matrix . Orwell's "1984" was 4a warning, not an instruction manual.)
To: Farmerbob
It may have been shortened to either “Knapp” or “Flint”.
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06/09/2023 1:41:38 PM PDT
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jmcenanly
(You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” ― Winston)
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06/10/2023 9:34:04 AM PDT
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SunkenCiv
(NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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