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"Primate fossils are as rare as hen's teeth," said first author Richard Kay, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke who has been doing paleontological research in South America for nearly four decades.
World's Smallest Fossil Monkey in Amazon
So for now, a straight and honest answer from Boris remains as rare as hen's teeth.
We have ways of making you squawk, Boris.
ASK anyone with a dairy-free diet and they will tell you that Baileys Almande has been as rare as hen's teeth to find over the last few months.
Tipples and treats; Get ready to celebrate St Patrick's Day on March 17 with these Celtic buys
It's rare as hen's teeth to find something honestly different when it comes to holsters--but this is one.
Blackhawk! Omnivore
For supporters of our four regional sides, a Saturday afternoon kick-off is as rare as hen's teeth. While supporters, I believe, are happy with the occasional Friday evening fixture, most yearn for Saturday afternoon rugby.
PM club kick-offs, too; YOUR LETTERS TO THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF WALES
She said: "I had to wait for nine years to get mine because they're as rare as hen's teeth. We found that they are generally passed from generation to generation and I'll be doing the same."
Small beach hut (sea view), no toilet, power or running water.. and it's priceless; FLORIST'S JOY AS SHE REALISES DREAM OF OWNING LITTLE HIDEAWAY Quirky seaside sheds are in demand but they can't be sold for profit
UNSUNG Chris Tullin goals are as rare as hen's teeth but it was the former Nuneaton Borough defender who was on target to earn Bedworth United a 1-1 home draw against Burnham at the end of November and a repeat feat in the return at the Gore tomorrow would be most welcome.
Tullin repeat is an outsider
FOR ME, finding an affinity with any current politician is almost as rare as hen's teeth!
Letter: Your Say - An MP with taste!
There are plenty of places in England where NHS dentists are as rare as hen's teeth.
Daily Post comment: Vital and basic right to a dentist
Once as rare as hen's teeth, omega-3 eggs are practically mainstream these days.
Super-omega eggs
Roger Staszewski of Kingswood Estates in West Denton said bungalows were "as rare as hen's teeth" and he wished they had more as there are plenty of buyers waiting for them.
Bungalows still a popular choice of home
As for songs in 6/8 time, they are as rare as hen's teeth. The average drummers would not know how to accompany thelatter, since they do not hold the sticks correctly, and cannot do a roll.
Letter: Contest highlights musical decline
If you haven't seen one of these striking newcomers on the road yet, that is because they are as rare as hen's teeth, which helps to preserve their exclusivity and also their second-hand values.
Motor Max: Best of British
In years gone by they played in various parts of the world but nowadays gigs are rare as hen's teeth.
Folk music
The Diamonds' band of three regulars and as many guests were always fighting an uphill battle on a track where Newcastle wins, even stretching back before the war, are as rare as hen's teeth.
Victory never on cards in Sheffield; SPEEDWAY SHEFFIELD 59 NEWCASTLE 33