Ancient Mayan flask still holds traces of nicotine

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 18:00 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify traces of nicotine inside a Mayan tobacco jar that’s been dated to the year 700, confirming the vessel’s ancient use.

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