"Stone Age Teenagers' Diet Uncovered Through 10,000-Year-Old Chewing Gum"
Analysis of 10,000-year-old chewing gum found in Sweden reveals that Stone Age teenagers had a diet consisting of deer, trout, nuts, and various animal species, and suffered from poor oral health, including gum disease and tooth decay. The gum also contained DNA from plants and animals, indicating their consumption and use of teeth for processing. The findings provide insight into the lives of Mesolithic Scandinavians and suggest the use of mistletoe for medicinal or poison production for arrowheads.