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🔬 Science
March 06, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Chimps Seem to Love Crystals. Their Attraction Might Help Explain Humans' Obsession With the Shimmering Stones
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study reveals chimps' attraction to crystals, potentially explaining humans' ancient fascination with shimmering stones and offering insight into our shared evolutionary history.
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