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Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?

New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents.

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Around 600 million people currently chew betel nuts, the brown‑green seeds of certain palm trees that are roughly walnut‑sized. Users claim the habit provides relief from indigestion, freshens breath and offers an energy boost. The practice involves cracking the nut’s hull with the teeth to reach the edible meat.

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