Forget the wheel, Neanderthals were apparently drilling cavities 59,000 years ago, proving they were more advanced than your average caveman. Meanwhile, we're still arguing if that extra brushing is *really* necessary, especially when there are paintings to do.

<p>A 59,000-year-old neanderthal tooth unearthed from a cave in modern-day Russia revealed the earliest known evidence of dentistry, with it appearing as though someone drilled out a cavity. What do you think?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/study-finds-neanderthals-performed-dentistry/">Study Finds Neanderthals Performed Dentistry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theonion.com">The Onion</a>.</p> <p>A 59,000-year-old neanderthal tooth unearthed from a cave in modern-day Russi...