Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:Researchers found over 270,000 beads in a tomb in Spain, and it could be the largest collection ever recorded. The beads were made out of shells, stone, and animal bone, and it likely took months to produce such a large quantity. Experts think beaded textiles could be an indicator of social status. And a study in the journal Science Advances suggests that researchers may have found the largest bead collection ever recorded. The study suggests that the elaborateness of the garment each woman was buried in could indicate her status.