TED-Ed: How to fossilizeyourself - Phoebe A. Cohen

The video explores the rare process of fossilization, emphasizing that only 0.01% of all creatures become fossils. It outlines the steps to become a fossil, including dying in the right conditions, such as being buried in sediment with low oxygen. The video details permineralization, where minerals fill bone pores, and discusses challenges like erosion and tectonic activity. Finally, it describes the discovery process by paleontologists, leading to museum fame.

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