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10. First, use a flint or obsidian point to drill a hole in a bone ...

Thu Aug 25, 2016, 10:20 AM

Aug 2016

then cut away the bone to leave a needle.

Ask any woodworker to drill a 1/2" hole in 5/8" stock and he'll tell you -- start with 1" stock.

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World's oldest needle found in Siberian cave that stitches together human history [View all] Judi Lynn Aug 2016 OP

Notice the term 'hominin' (not hominid) in the article ? eppur_se_muova Aug 2016 #4

Yes. Exactly. hedda_foil Aug 2016 #9

And that is from my anthro and archaeo education quite a while ago. Coyotl Aug 2016 #12

Actually, I've read that white skin was a Neanderthal trait! hedda_foil Aug 2016 #13

Neanderthals had the capability of learning to drive.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2016 #7

Really fond of their tall trucks, too. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #15

Amazing hibbing Aug 2016 #2

That needle is elegant. n/t Adsos Letter Aug 2016 #3

I would really love to know how they made the hole in the needle. nt Javaman Aug 2016 #8

First, use a flint or obsidian point to drill a hole in a bone ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2016 #10

interesting and clever. Thanks! nt Javaman Aug 2016 #11

Thanks for your answer. I really wondered about it, had no idea. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #14