Carb-loading rotted ancient hunter-gatherers' teeth, study says

Sunday, January 12, 2014 - 04:11 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Excruciating toothaches and pus-filled, swollen gums were a part of life for an ancient population of hunter-gatherers who regularly sat around the campfire feasting on acorns and pine nuts, according to a new study.

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