BrainStuff Classics: What Did Our Ancestors Really Eat?

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BrainStuff Classics: What Did Our Ancestors Really Eat?

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Figuring out what foods were on ancient menus can be tricky, but a mummy called Ötzi the Iceman was preserved with his last meal still intact. Learn what scientists found out about his eating habits in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/otzi-iceman-ate-high-fat-last-meal.htm
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