Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought.
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They found evidence in the 780,000-year-old remains of a huge carp-like fish discovered in northern Israel. Researchers studied crystals from the enamel of the fish's teeth, which were found in large quantities at the site. The way the crystals had expanded was a sign that they had not been exposed to direct fire, but cooked at a lower temperature.Crystals from the fish teeth showed evidence of being heated at lower temperatures than raw fire
"It is even possible that cooking was not limited to fish, but also included various types of animals and plants."
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