Neat News 775 (added 2018-02-13)

Old Wine Cavern in Sicily

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In a geothermally active area of Sicily, in the hot caves of Monte Kronio scientists found jars, jugs, and basins up to 8000 years old. They found tiny amounts of substances in each vessel of around 100mg. In one vessel, these were the remains of 5000 year old wine, the oldest found in Europe.

News seen at: Scientific American - Arts & Culture