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Study reveals Native American hunter gatherers used dice for gaming 12,000 years

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Native American hunter gatherers used dice for gaming over 12,000 years ago, more than 6,000 years earlier than previously thought, a study reveals. The research argues these early dice, crafted from wood or bone, demonstrate an understanding of chance and probability. The findings may reshape historical views on the origins of gambling practices.

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