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How seashells shaped the world — and predict our future
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Shell Madness - A History of Shell Collection
The shell is like the lynch pin and a big part of the story. A lot of this is a devastating story, both on the human side and on the bidiversity side. The other beautiful thing about marine mollusk is that they're these incredible survivors. And they did make it through the five mass extinctions to survive to day. So for many people, collecting shells isn't just about accumulating wealth, but collecting this unique and beautiful item.
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