Are Sharks Really Older Than the North Star?

Are Sharks Really Older Than the North Star?

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the viral claim that sharks are older than Polaris, the North Star. It discusses the evidence supporting the ancient existence of sharks, including fossil records and DNA analysis. The video then shifts to astronomy, explaining the trinary star system of Polaris and the age discrepancies among its stars. Various hypotheses are presented to explain these differences, including the possibility of a stellar merger or a binary system. The video concludes by highlighting other stars younger than sharks, such as Sirius A and Betelgeuse.

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