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 June 13, 2019

Preserved Poop is an Archaeological Treasure

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Today's Nerdy Curio is brought to you by 60-Second Science. Anthropologists found parasite eggs in ancient poop samples, providing a glimpse of human health as hunter gatherers transitioned to settlements. Christopher Intagliata reports

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    Candace L
    Coprolites - dried or mineralized pieces of poop
    appreciate appreciated
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    Karen B
    Good pun at the end. How about a story on poop infusions that’s trending?
    appreciate appreciated
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