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🔬 Science
March 09, 2026 at 02:00 PM
These Intricately Decorated Ostrich Eggshells Suggest Our Ancestors May Have Understood Basic Geometry 60,000 Years Ago
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study reveals that intricately decorated ostrich eggshells from 60,000 years ago suggest early human ancestors understood basic geometry, showcasing advanced cognitive abilities.
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