Strange grooves and drug residues in prehistoric teeth reveal a psychoactive habit that may predate farming by more than ...
Archaeologists find evidence in Indonesia of a human who appeared to use betel nut for its psychoactive properties up to ...
Grooves on ancient human teeth, long attributed to deliberate toothpicking, also occur naturally in wild primates, indicating they may result from normal chewing or abrasive diets rather than tool use ...
In a study published today, we uncover the prehistoric roots of betel nut chewing. This widespread habit has a long and deep history in the Asia-Pacific region. Betel nut is an addictive stimulant ...