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Knapping

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People can make tools from stone.

Flint-knapping Demonstration (27349458154).jpg
Flint-knapping Demonstration (27349458154).jpg
They hit the stone with a hard tool. This makes small pieces fall off. Now the stone is a sharp tool. This helps us do many jobs.
Aztec sacrificial knives.jpg
Aztec sacrificial knives.jpg
Can you imagine making a tool from a rock?

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Aztec sacrificial knives.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.8 | Vital Level 5