The Rhine is five millions years older than first thought: Age of the river corrected based on fossils
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 20:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Scientists have examined the age of the Rhine based on fossils. They have discovered that the river is five million years older than previously believed.
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