Ancient Maya dentistry protected teeth from decay with advanced adhesives.
Long before modern dentistry, the ancient Maya of the Classic period (A.D. 250–900) were masters of dental modification. Skilled artisans used copper tubes and quartz abrasives to precisely drill cavities into the front teeth — carefully avoiding the pulp and sensitive nerves — before inlaying precious stones such as jade, pyrite, or turquoise. These gemstone inlays served as powerful symbols of social status, beauty, and religious significance, often representing the “breath of life.” Remarkably, the practice was widespread across social classes and was even performed on children as young as seven years old.
What makes this ancient technique truly remarkable is the sophisticated adhesive used to secure the stones. Recent chemical analysis reveals that Maya dentists crafted a durable, plant-based cement from resins (including pine), bone meal, and other organic compounds. This glue not only held the inlays firmly in place for over a thousand years but also possessed potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Far from causing harm, these dental enhancements likely acted as protective barriers against tooth decay and infection. By combining aesthetic luxury with practical medicinal science, the Maya created one of the earliest known examples of therapeutic dentistry.
[Hernández-Bolio, G. I., et al. (2022). "Organic compositional analysis of ancient Maya tooth sealants and fillings." Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 44, 103480. DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103480]
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US ALLOWS IRAN OIL SALES IN DOLLARS
The U.S. Treasury approved a temporary waiver allowing Iran to sell crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products in dollars through Aug. 21, 2026. The move marks a major shift in sanctions policy as Washington and Tehran negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear inspections, and broader sanctions relief. The waiver could provide Iran greater access to foreign currency and oil revenues.
BofA SEES THREE FED HIKES, FLIPS OUTLOOK
Bank of America now expects three Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, reversing its prior no-change forecast on strong data and a hawkish Fed under Chair Warsh. Kalshi markets price a 25% chance of a July hike, 76% hold, and 2% cut, signaling continued uncertainty over the Fed path.
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BREAKING: The US has issued Iran a general oil-related license allowing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian-origin oil, petrochemical, and petroleum products through August 21st.
Iranian oil is officially returning to global markets for the first time since 2018.
Bank of America just said it now expects the 🇺🇸 Fed to RAISE RATES 3 times in 2026
BofA thinks the Fed will raise rates by 0.25% in September, October, and December making US rates end 2026 between 4.25-4.5%
Bank of America then expects the Fed to first start cutting rates again in 2028 - Yahoo Finance