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Shock-absorbing spear points kept early North Americans on the hunt

by Sasha Harriet | Apr 14, 2017 | Science

Author: Bruce Bower / Source: Science News CLOVIS LINEUP Researchers studied how stone replicas of spear points (two at right) used by ancient Clovis people absorbed pressure. Results suggest Clovis points fluted at the base absorbed shock, preventing tip...