E10 - Fossil Fails: A Precambrian beehive and dinosaurs on the moon
Published: September 23, 2025
Duration: 33:20
In the first of two episodes on notorious fossil fails, Rob and Susie take a look at how a serious case of mistaken identify unfolded for some Ediacaran 'fossils'. Herein lies a cautionary tail for all relating to pareidolia: our very human tendency to perceive patterns in random shapes and lines, or why we might see jesus is a piece of toast or a smiley face in a cut pepper. This takes us to unexpected destination for hunting for dinosaur fossils: the moon!
Image 1: A look at some 'Ediacaran fossils' from the Bhimbetka cave in...