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Scientists say ancient human bedding used for pest control Dec 9th 2011, 16:27 JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Almost 80,000 years before humans began using chemical sprays to control insect pests, Africans were using mattresses made from bug-repelling plants to ensure a good night's sleep. The finding, published in the journal Science on Friday, derives from 77,000-year-old plant bedding found in a cave in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province. The find is 50,000 years older than any previous prehistoric beds discovered. The bed's insect-repelling capabilities suggest ancient humans were well aware of the chemical and medicinal properties of some plants. ...

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