Dr. Steven Novella
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A recent analysis of dental remains of modern humans over the last 33,000 years shows that entomophagy, consuming insects, to supplement caloric intake was routine throughout Europe and Asia until the last two to three centuries.
Bob, Kara, and Evan think this one is the fiction.
Jay thinks this one is science.
Now, Bob, you asked, and I think Kara didn't know either, none of you guys really hit upon, where are they getting this information from?
Like, how do we know what people ate?
Yeah.
Based upon their teeth.
DNA.
From where?
My guess is DNA.
In their teeth.
Inside their cavities.
Bone marrow.
Care is closer.
On the plaque on their teeth.
Oh, my God.
That plaque is basically a record of what you eat.