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Our Ancestors' Love of Sweet Fruit Helped Grow the Human Brain!

Friday 18 September 2026 β€’Science News for Students
Our Ancestors' Love of Sweet Fruit Helped Grow the Human Brain!

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Scientists have discovered that eating sweet, juicy fruits might be the secret reason why our ancestors developed such big, smart brains. While eating meat was important, finding and gobbling up delicious fruits gave our early relatives a massive burst of energy to fuel their active minds. Who knew that having a sweet tooth could actually make you smarter?
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