A random encounter at the park made me see limestone in a new light

I never paid much attention to limestone outcrops. Then this older fellow at the local park pointed out a layer full of ancient shell fossils. I mean, it was like a whole old sea floor right there. Idk, it just clicked for me that rocks are not just sitting there, they tell stories.

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the_jennifer7mo ago

Ancient shells in park limestone? No way.

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stella4997mo ago

Shells in limestone? Totally possible, @the_jennifer.

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nancyj297mo ago

Actually, it's TOTALLY possible because limestone often comes from old ocean floors. I've found shells stuck in park rocks before, and it's a neat way to see history. Just take a closer look at the stone next time and you MIGHT be surprised.

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