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By Chelsea Reed

Orthoceras! It’s the world’s most popular fossil. These striking white creatures rest inside dark limestone, frozen in time. You may have seen them in a rock store before.

An orthoceras is an ancient mollusk that lived in the Ordovician period. At that time, the earth was mostly covered in water. It had a soft squid-like body inside a cone shell. Over time, its aragonite shell turned into calcite and fossilized. Let’s explore more fun facts about this fascinating marine fossil! (more…)

By Chelsea Reed

Imagine colorful blossoms… Nature and architecture… Canvas and planting… All balanced in perfect harmony. (more…)

By Chelsea Reed

Art has been right there with humans since the beginning of time. From cave walls to fresco to digital media, we always found new ways to enjoy art. (more…)

By Chelsea Reed

The mosasaur is a fascinating creature. This ancient, warm-blooded, marine reptile once lurked the Earth’s primal oceans. While T-Rex dinosaurs ruled the land, mosasaurs dominated the sea. People herald them as the last of the “Great Marine Reptiles.” (more…)