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science1 year ago•5 min saved

Ancient Bone Needles Reveal Ice Age Survival Tactics in North America

Archaeologists have discovered 32 bone needle fragments at the La Prele site in Wyoming, revealing insights into how early Americans survived the last ice age. These needles, made from the bones of small carnivores like red foxes and bobcats, suggest that prehistoric humans crafted tailored garments to withstand cold temperatures. The study highlights the importance of needles in human migration and survival, as they enabled the creation of warm, close-fitting clothing necessary for expanding into colder regions.

via CNN|

#archaeology #clothing #early-humans

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Pennsylvania Giant store faces food tampering accusations with needles found in products.

The Pennsylvania State Police have found more items that may have been tampered with after a former Giant employee was accused of putting sewing needles in products. The King Hawaiian Bread Rolls and StarKist Light Tuna Large pouches larger than 2.6 oz might have been tampered with. Customers who believe their items might have been tampered with are urged to return the items to Giant and call Pennsylvania State Police Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit. The teen employee has been identified and will face charges.

via CBS Philly|

#charges #crime #giant

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Pennsylvania Grocery Store Employee Accused of Tampering with Food

The Pennsylvania State Police have found more items that may have been tampered with after a former Giant employee was accused of putting sewing needles in products. The King Hawaiian Bread Rolls and StarKist Light Tuna Large pouches larger than 2.6 oz are among the items that may have been tampered with. Customers who believe their items may have been tampered with are urged to return them to Giant and call Pennsylvania State Police Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit. The teen employee has been identified and will face charges.

via CBS Philly|

#charges #crime #giant

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

More Food Products Suspected of Needle Tampering at Lower Macungie Giant Store

Two more food products may have been tampered with at a Giant store in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, after needles were found in several products last week. The new items are King's Hawaiian Rolls and Starkist Light Tuna Large pouches. The suspect is cooperating with police, who have identified the new items. Customers who used a Giant rewards card have been contacted if they purchased an affected item. Anyone who believes their items were tampered with should return them to the store and notify the Pennsylvania State Police Fogelsville Criminal Investigation Unit.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#crime #food-tampering #giant

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Grocery Employee Charged for Putting Needles in Food Sold to Customers

An underage employee of a Pennsylvania supermarket will be charged after sewing needles were found in bagged vegetables and Tastykake packages returned by customers. Pennsylvania State Police are recommending customers check their groceries for tampering if they bought them from a Giant supermarket in suburban Allentown between April 13 and April 19. The suspect is a minor and was not named, and police did not say if anyone reported being injured by one of the sewing needles.

via ABC27|

#crime #needles #pennsylvania