Humans' love of crystals goes back at least 6 million years

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Environment Animals Wildlife Humans' love of crystals goes back at least 6 million years Experiments with chimpanzees show a shared love of shiny things. Crystals have been found along human remains in several archeological dig sites. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Primates of all stripes really love their crystals. Archeologists have found the shiny rocks at dig sites dating back as long as 780,000 years ago.