Humans experimented with drugs 23,000 years earlier than we thought | Popular Science
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Recent archaeological evidence suggests humans may have used psychoactive plants like betel nuts as far back as 25,000 years ago, much earlier than previously documented. The findings indicate that these practices could be deeply rooted in ancient cultures prior to the development of agriculture.
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| SPAG | Coherent | Objective | Sourced | Concise |
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90
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The article is a news piece that presents research findings effectively, but some sections could be slightly more concise. Overall, it maintains a solid structure and provides a good balance of information and context.
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