Humans Made Poisoned Arrowheads Thousands of Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
Scientific American Ideas • 1/7/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
New evidence indicates that humans made poisoned arrowheads tens of thousands of years earlier than previously thought. The use of poison on arrows represents a significant advancement in human hunting technology.
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