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@arstechnica@mastodon.social · 52 minutes ago

Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/neanderthals-drilled-cavities-to-treat-a-toothache-59000-years-ago/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.

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@jmcrookston@mastodon.social · 47 minutes ago

Yeah but did the Neanderthal's insurance refuse to cover the claim?

Because THAT'S the sign of an advanced society 🤡