I WONDER - How Common Are Fossils?

The video explores the origin of the word 'fossil', tracing it back to the Latin word 'fossus', meaning 'having been dug up'. It explains the rarity of fossils due to rapid decomposition of animal remains and the conditions necessary for fossilization. The video also highlights the discovery of sea creature fossils on Mount Everest, indicating that the mountain was once underwater.

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