Why oracle bones are important to the history of Chinese writing

China’s earliest writing survives on bones

The Shang dynasty’s oracle-bone inscriptions are the earliest known form of writing in China. They are also considered the ancestor of modern Chinese characters.

Some plants build a CO₂-rich space inside their leaves

C4 plants use two steps to gather carbon dioxide around the enzyme that performs a key part of photosynthesis. This extra CO₂ helps them waste less energy on a side process called photorespiration. It makes C4 plants especially effective in hot, bright places.

Stable societies can include same-sex families

A century of research across cultures found no support for the claim that stable societies depend on marriage being only between a man and a woman. Many family forms, including those built on same-sex partnerships, can contribute to stable societies.

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Why oracle bones are important to the history of Chinese writing

China’s earliest writing survives on bones

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