A Day at the American Museum of Natural History: A Treasure Trove for Curiosity Seekers

A day at the American Museum of Natural History: A treasure trove for curiosity seekers

As the dedicated curator of Natural History Curiosities, my heart beats for the enigmatic and the extraordinary. Recently, I had the profound pleasure of spending a full day at the American Museum of Natural History in the bustling heart of New York City, surrounded by the very essence of what we strive to share with …

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Megalodon teeth and interesting facts about them

Megalodon teeth and interesting facts about them

In the depths of our planet’s ancient oceans, a colossal predator once ruled the waters with unparalleled dominance—the legendary Megalodon. While this prehistoric shark has long vanished from Earth’s seas, its legacy endures in the form of fossilized teeth that have captured the imaginations of enthusiasts and scientists alike. In this exploration, we unveil a …

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Trilobites

The fascinating world of trilobites

The fossils of small segmented animals had been known to humans for centuries, but for most of that time, no one was really sure what they actually were. Their durable armored exoskeleton and habit of moulting ensured that they were easily fossilized and discovered by people hundreds of millions of years later. Some Native American people used Elrathia fossils as amulets and back in 1679 the first scientist to study Ogygiocarella thought it was a flatfish skeleton.

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