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🔬 Science
June 26, 2026 at 04:59 PM
Early Humans May Have Used Fire 1.8 Million Years Ago, Nearly Doubling the Age of the Oldest Known Evidence for the Feat
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers in South Africa have found evidence suggesting early humans may have used fire 1.8 million years ago, significantly pushing back the known timeline for this crucial human feat.
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