Scientists uncovered 66 million-year-old fossilized vomit, known as regurgitalite, at the Cliffs of Stevns in Denmark. This notable find originated from a marine creature that consumed sea lilies during the Cretaceous period and discarded the inedible parts. Despite being ancient, it is not the oldest vomit discovered, as fossils from Germany are dated back 150 million years. The discovery was made by amateur fossil hunter Peter Bennicke and has attracted global attention, demonstrating the humor and curiosity surrounding such unique paleontological finds.
For decorum's sake, we had now better switch to a formal scientific name for fossilized vomit: regurgitalite. Ah, no, let's just stick with vomit.
This particular sample of vomit has been officially classified as danekrae.
He added, With the world situation, this is a funny story the world can relate to.
Though 66-million-year-old vomit is very old vomit, it falls short of a record.
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