stones

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"Unlike stones, wooden objects need special conditions to survive over long periods of time," says Dr. Annemieke Milks, a leading expert in early wooden tools.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Like early hominids, birds craft sticks and stones into tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She rocked this Veekee James silver corset flowing dress embellished with hudreds of stones and crystals.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I imagined we were out to gather stones for his wall, that the sliver of moon was a bit of the sun, and I started to run.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff