First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say

Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago ...

First Kiss Happened 20 Million Years Ago And It Was Not Between Humans

Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago ...
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Researchers Trace the Origins of the First Kiss 20 Million Years Ago

Researchers trace the origins of the first kiss to early primates 20 million years ago, revealing the deep roots of human ...
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Scientists Say Kissing Is Over 20 Million Years Old and It’s Not Just a Human Thing

For decades, anthropologists have wondered whether kissing is an evolutionary thing or a unique cultural quirk we humans ...

Kissing Likely Began 20 Million Years Ago With Ape Ancestors and Neanderthals

Scientists found that kissing likely originated millions of years ago in great apes and was shared by early human relatives, ...

When did world's first kiss happen? Scientists say probably 20 million years ago

Researchers wanted to examine when kissing began, given that from an evolutionary standpoint it has no obvious survival benefit, and could spread disease ...

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, November 20, 2025

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, November 20, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories.