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Researchers search for the Beal Bottle, to continue the seed germination study, first done over 140 years ago. Derrick L. Turner/Michigan State University
It was four 4 o clock in the morning, well before sunrise, and cold. A light wintry mix of rain and snow was falling. The lousy weather was a relief, as it meant even less of a chance that someone might randomly pass by. The small group of scientists didn t want anyone to see what they were about to do.
They d brought flashlights, a shovel, a trowel, a tape measure, and an old map. The map looked more like a blueprint than a pirate s guide to buried treasure. Still, it did show the secret location of something precious stashed away underground.
Derrick L. Turner/Michigan State University
Originally published on April 21, 2021 4:09 pm
It was 4 o clock in the morning, well before sunrise, and cold. A light wintry mix of rain and snow was falling. The lousy weather was a relief, as it meant even less of a chance that someone might randomly pass by. The small group of scientists didn t want anyone to see what they were about to do.
They d brought flashlights, a shovel, a trowel, a tape measure and an old map. The map looked more like a blueprint than a pirate s guide to buried treasure. Still, it did show the secret location of something precious stashed away underground.
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