100 years ago, a few days ago
Submitted by janis b on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:35am
In addition to the celestial birth of Norma Jean, there’s also this interesting fact -
Sharks are older than trees ...
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/respect-sharks-are-older-than-...
Of course it makes sense since most of the planet was water originally, but I still found this tidbit interesting.
Cheers all


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Hi Janis!
Enjoyed learning about sharks. I thought I knew a little about them, because I always lived near the sea, and enjoyed boating and fishing. I used to collect shark teeth and marine fossils as a child.
I had no idea at all about their reproduction. Interesting about their resistance to cancer and circulatory disease. As the article suggests there is a great deal to be learned.
This direct link might be helpful-
The Evolution of Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays and Skates)
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