Boomer-1
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That is awesome. How big is it?
Kantuckkeean said:Hi Mr. J,
Can you tell us any of the hypotheses you've heard that describe how such a fossilization event could have occured? Soft tissues are just that, soft. They don't persist long and are generally digested by microbes if not larger organisms before such an event could occur. The fact that it wasn't digested AND retained its shape.....I'm very curious. Please post all that you feel at liberty to divulge.
Kindest regards,
Kantuck
Kantuckkeean said:Hi Mr. J,
What type of file is it on the computer? Perhaps I could be of assistance. I need the .xyz at the end of the file name.
Kindest regards,
Kantuck
Any one here remember how much that toasted cheese sandwich with the image of Jesus went for on E bay a few years backtraviscounty said:I found a potato that looks like David Hasselhoff.
Sheldon J said:Any one here remember how much that toasted cheers sandwich with the image of Jesus went for on E bay a few years back
Now think C scan confirming, Paleontologist looking at, Doctors looking at, all are very interested.... I hope to make the owner of this rock very happy when he sells it.... He is a good friend, is over due and deserves a break..
Tylocidaris said:Sheldon J said:Any one here remember how much that toasted cheers sandwich with the image of Jesus went for on E bay a few years back
Now think C scan confirming, Paleontologist looking at, Doctors looking at, all are very interested.... I hope to make the owner of this rock very happy when he sells it.... He is a good friend, is over due and deserves a break..
You've taken it to everyone but a geologist, and all based on a visual presumption of what it is. First, it is a rock. As Solius mentioned, take it to a local geology department. If it is being observed by a real paleontologist, they will probably consult with a geologist. Then, for the education of us all, have the Paleontologist and/or Geologist (independently) post their assessment here. It should be simple enough to verify their professional status. Otherwise, all you have provided are photos and hype that you seem to imply will generate a big sale for someone. Great claims demand great proof.
That is a rather hostile first post. No one is asking anyone to put out any cash for anything, but if you re read all the post we are working hard on authenticating it. Any hunter will tell you this looks like a heart, the doctors a couple of them were heart specialist (God I hope they know what one looks like) said it looks like a heart, the C scan showed chambers and valves just like a heart.fossil01 said:Are you being seriously this has to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard of, besides seeing the Virgin Mary on grilled cheese. I cant believe everyone believes (most) that this is a fossilized heart and it sickens me to see this crap happen, especially when someone tries to make a quick buck off people who are dumb enough to believe such b.s. I should just do this for a living because it seems easy enough to make people believe anything. Plus doctors dont know anything about fossils compared to a paleontologist, who actually work with fossils for a living.
I agree, 'GL' -- once you establish yourself as delusional or as a hoaxer, it's impossible to get people to take you seriously. That's why scientists are cautious about their published opinions. It is the nature of scientific inquiry that there will be critics and contrary opinions. It's more about credibility, less about civility.GL said:Bad first impressions have a way of lasting.