You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

32,000-Year-Old Seeds

Yeah, you read that right. A single seed was found in the stomach of an ice squirrel that dates back 32,000 years. Scientists were able to thaw and grow the seed into a series of flowers that were similar to the lily plant we have today. This was an enormous breakthrough and is historically one of the coolest scientific feats ever performed. 

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