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NOVA  Neanderthal Superglue

This “superglue” suggests Neanderthals weren’t as primitive as once thought. Details

 

Program: NOVA

Episode: Neanderthal Superglue

The world’s first industrial process likely began with the Neanderthals. In this video, watch as NOVA reenacts the Neanderthal technique of pitch extraction through a complex called dry distillation.

Duration: (2:58)
Premiere Date: 01/10/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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