Is it possible that some mythological creatures that ancient people spoke of were inspired by the fossil bones of extinct animals? Leah, one of our discord members, joins us to talk about an interesting theory that the mythological Griffin may have had it's origins in ancient gold miners discovering the fossil bones of a dinosaur called Protoceratops.

Here is the book referenced during the show:
The First Fossil Hunters: https://a.co/d/0fc9kt0c

And the Paleontology blog we read from:
Mark Witton's Blog: https://markwitton-com.blogspot.com/2016/04/why-protoceratops-almost-certainly.html

You can find Leahs channels and website through the links below:

More investigation into the strange sets of "cart ruts" we explored in the Phrygian Valley in Turkey. We show more drone footage and photos, look at examples of "cart ruts" from the "Oregon Trail" in Wyoming, as well as actual ruts in mud for comparison. We read more emails with suggestions and ideas and discuss them.

Thank you all for your emails and comments! The ruts are a fascinating and enduring mystery.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:50 The Watcher Joins
01:54 Guest Cat
03:00 Wine Medal
07:04 Accent Drift Accusations
08:43 Rock n Roll Update
18:21 Spaceweather News
21:14 Main Topic Begins - Cart Ruts 2

We discuss the mystery of the "cart ruts in stone" we visited while we were in Turkey; looking at video on the ground as well as drone footage of several large groups of well-preserved ruts in ancient volcanic tuff. Who made the ruts, when were they made, and how were they made? We address these questions and more, as well as reading emails from listeners who have their own possible answers.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Setting the Scene
01:51 Space Weather News and Updates
04:21 Celebrating Wine Achievements and Science News
08:51 Innovations in Biointegrated Electronics
13:50 Exploring the Mystery of Cart Ruts
20:10 Investigating Cart Ruts in Turkey
25:23 Analyzing Drone Footage of Cart Ruts
39:03 Complexities of Cart Rut Formation
41:56 Understanding Cart Ruts and Their Mechanics
43:12 Exploring Theories Behind Cart Ruts
45:51 Analyzing Drainage and Irrigation Theories
47:47 The Role of Volcanic Tuff in Cart Rut Formation
50:25 Sleds, Plows, and Alternative Theories
52:51 Debunking Common Misconceptions
55:34 Creative Theories and Humor in Cart Rut Explanations
58:24 Flooding and Its Impact on Cart Ruts
01:01:10 The Boat Theory and Its Plausibility
01:04:10 Final Thoughts on Cart Ruts and Theories
01:15:56 Geological Comparisons and Ancient Technologies
01:19:01 Theories on Ruts: Boats, Vehicles, and Mining
01:30:02 Innovative Theories: Jet Skis and Shamirs
01:33:06 Mining Machines and Their Impact on Ruts
01:39:00 Clapham Junction: A Comparative Analysis
01:46:59 Conclusions and Future Discussions