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Getting Silurian Hypothesis vibes [1], thinking about subduction, glaciers, the rise and abatement of sea levels, and just plain ol' erosion and corrosion. Tha
by adityaathalye 1y ago
Getting Silurian Hypothesis vibes [1], thinking about subduction, glaciers, the rise and abatement of sea levels, and just plain ol' erosion and corrosion.
That something so incredibly ephemeral as footprints in dirt could survive longer than the rings of Saturn is breathtaking. Except Sharks. Sharks are not only breath-taking, they are forever [2].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silurian_hypothesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silurian_hypothesis
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Astronomy/comments/dp7key/things_in_the_universe_younger_than_sharks/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Astronomy/comments/dp7key/things_in...
- hydrogen7800 1y ago>Except Sharks My favorite shark fact is that they pre-date trees.
- adityaathalye 1y agoI think it's good that Sharks pre-dated, and not predated Trees. Because then we wouldn't be around talking about them.
- hydrogen7800 1y agoHa, nice catch. I considered the pun as I posted, but decided to just leave it as an easter egg.