100,000 Years Later...We're Still Blinging

Think bling is the new thing? Think again! Archaeologists recently dug up beads used by our ancient diva ancestors from 100,000 to 135,000 years ago. Scientists believe that back then "beads were used as markers of ethnic, social and personal identity." So what's new?!?


The Sun online in the UK has a more lighthearted take on the story. I got a laugh out of this line:

"The only difference was that while today’s girls like to go clubbing, in the Stone Age they were more likely to get clubbed over the head."

You know, come to think of it, this is still happening today. Just tell the hired help for certain celebrities that no one gets clubbed anymore. Nothing's quite as neolithic as getting whacked by a Swarovski crystal-studded Blackberry.