Did early humans collect keepsakes 500,000 years ago?

LearningWire.com brief · 14m ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Most of us are familiar with the urge to pick up a seashell from the beach or keep a stone from a hiking trip. The object itself may be ordinary, but to the person who keeps it, it serves as a reminder of a particular moment, place or person. Where did this behavior come from? Di

Most of us are familiar with the urge to pick up a seashell from the beach or keep a stone from a hiking trip. The object itself may be ordinary, but to the person who keeps it, it serves as a reminder of a particular moment, place or person. Where did this behavior come from? Di This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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