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  1. Archaeology

    The world’s oldest piece of clothing might be an Ice Age–era hide from Oregon

    Two pieces of elk hide connected by a twisted-fiber cord are the earliest evidence of sewing. But what they were used for is still a mystery.

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  2. Anthropology

    When the fish stop biting, ice fishers follow the crowd

    Study showcases how modern-day foragers stick together when seeking food. Such social forces could help explain the emergence of complex thinking.

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  3. Animals

    A bonobo’s imaginary tea party suggests apes can play pretend

    Apes, like humans, are capable of pretend play, challenging long-held views about how animals think, a new study suggests.