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This was the most interesting thing I learned when studying geology. More people should know about it.

• Qwertious 5y ago
  It's a controversial claim and probably false, definitely don't repeat it unless you've personally verified with an expert.
  • lmilcin 5y ago
    Nevertheless, there are no coal or oil deposits being formed or freshly formed (in geological terms). This roughly suggests to me, for whatever reason, there is no longer circumstances for new deposits to form.
    • yxhuvud 5y ago
      It can also mean we are looking in the wrong places.