So nice archaeological story -- diet, cultural habits, hi-tech science, pre-colonial trade, all the markers. What made it catch the eye is Science mag's clever headline: "The Starbucks of Ancient America."
When they find similar evidence in proto-Huron sites in southern Ontario, we'll insert the appropriate Timmy's reference. And one wonders why no explanation of why the precious plant in question is called ilex vomitoria.
