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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Worm 1 [Healthy] Age 2 quadrums (32000) of Russia Consuming nutrient paste

Worm 2 [Healthy] Age 1 (41700) of Russia Consuming nutrient paste

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 hours ago

I love that "Uh, guys?" is a real in-character reaction and moment in many episodes of SG1. This story easily could have been a plot in the show.

While Star Trek had these wonderful "this is why we explore the galaxy" moments, SG1 wasn't afraid to place characters face-to-face with something or someone that would just erase existence or end humanity if the next moment wasn't handled the right way.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 15 hours ago (14 children)

Worst that there are also unknown Virus and Bacteria found in the Permafrost, which are also defrosted with the Climate change. A lot are also still life..

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 17 hours ago

Their opponent:

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

~~They are yet to defrost more members of United Russia~~

[–] [email protected] 15 points 18 hours ago

Oh they are going to love microplastics

[–] [email protected] 51 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Would anyone still love me if I was a 41,700 y/o worm? 🥺

[–] [email protected] 6 points 17 hours ago

I would ancient worm, I would

[–] [email protected] 18 points 22 hours ago
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago

Are you asking for a friend, old worm?

[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 19 points 22 hours ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 22 hours ago

always believe in your soul

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago
[–] [email protected] 86 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Despite the apparent huge age gap, they can still date under the “half your age plus 7” rule.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

*half your age plus 700

[–] [email protected] 52 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Are these the same worms that got into RFK Jr's brain after his meeting with his russian handler?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 18 hours ago

No. He killed those ones with horse dewormer trying to prevent COVID

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yes, but they starved for lack of brains :(

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It might not have been the worm actually. Missing a chunk of brain runs in his family on his uncle's side.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 18 hours ago

Sure, but that generally involves lead poisoning.

[–] Mandy 99 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Can't snack on the tomb cheese.
Can't slurp the sarcophagus juice.
Can't eat ancient worms.
What is there to live for.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I know about the sarcophagus juice, but what the heck is the tomb cheese? lol

[–] Mandy 5 points 11 hours ago
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[–] [email protected] 118 points 1 day ago (4 children)
[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh, these are the new billionaire inbreds?

Just kidding, fuck yeah, I'll always upvote "the thing".

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Did the scientists at least think the worms were getting better on the drums?

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[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 day ago (8 children)

A lot of times memes are what they are because they're harder to fact check (can't copy and paste text from them). People use them to spread misinformation for fun. -This is actually a confirmed meme though.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 hours ago

This is actually a confirmed meme though.

Except for a couple of details from the link you posted: there were only two worms, and they are likely of the same age (don't think this can be determined more specifically than 'around 40 thousand years'), and the picture is absolutely wrong.

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