Tuesday, October 28, 2008

David Pescovkov: Ancient mummy hair suggests drug use

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Researchers have found evidence of psychoactive drug use in the hair of ancient mummies found in Chile's Azapa Valley. The scientists detected harmine , an ingredient used in the psychedelic brew ayahuasca, in hairs from an adult and baby who lived between 800 and 1200 years ago. From National Geographic:
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Golden Rays migration photos (The Sun, thanks Mac Delaney !)

UPDATE:
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