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The first Americans, cont

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There is a debate as to when the Americas were settled, with some theorists arguing that settlers came from Asia across the Bering Straits around 14,000 years ago. Critics argue that there is too much genetic diversity for settlement to have been this late, and linguist, Johanna Nichols, also claims that linguistic diversity points to earlier settlement. However, Oxford University's John Nettle argues that linguistic diversity may point to a later settlement since languages disappear over time as well as being born.

History, United States history, America

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King Solomon's mines (cont'd): mining in Africa

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Expenditures for mining in Africa have increased in recent years, especially in West Africa. Improved mining techniques, fewer environmental laws and better relations between companies and governments contribute to the increased efforts. South African companies have the most mining contracts.

Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, Economic aspects, Mining industry, Gold industry, Africa, Mineral deposits, Mines and mineral resources

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Boneheaded

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A dispute over the origins of Kennewick Man could hamper efforts to study his remains.

United States, Archaeology

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