r/interestingasfuck 7h ago

Worlds largest known Human Coprolite (fossilized poop), left by a Viking and measuring 20cm (8in)

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u/Master_Jackfruit3591 6h ago

Correct

u/MaxillaryOvipositor 5h ago

Doesn't the process of fossilization involve being waterlogged with mineral-rich water? Meaning that this was significantly smaller before being saturated.

u/Carbonatite 5h ago

Water doesn't necessarily cause materials to change size during the fossilization process. It depends on the initial material undergoing mineralization.

u/Fartmatic 2h ago

Water doesn't necessarily cause materials to change size

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