Abrading stone new find

[Allyn T]

Just read an article that scientist now have confirmed a stone 350,000 years old was used for abrading. They previously hadn't seen that type of tool use before 200,000 years ago.

[Hawkdancer]

Seems like knapping is a pretty old skill!  Now, if they can find a piece of work connected to it.
Hawkdancer

[Allyn T]

They said this was actually pre-knapping. It was used to abraid soft items like hide or plant material

[Digital Caveman]

I can't imagine that tool would take very long to invent.

[Allyn T]

They said bashing tools, then chopping then cutting. Makes sense that those would come first.

[dylanholderman]

I can't imagine that tool would take very long to invent.

lol +1

[Hawkdancer]

Somewhere along the line somebody figured out how to tie a stick to a stone, and swing or throw it! And here we are talking seriously about going to Mars!

[Allyn T]

Somewhere along the line somebody figured out how to tie a stick to a stone, and swing or throw it! And here we are talking seriously about going to Mars!

So how long before the the first Mars settlers abraid with stone : )

[Pat B]

As soon as the capsule lands on Mars the landing feet will be abraded by stone. 

[Allyn T]

True!