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Today's the day ........................ to hear about the star-crossed stone

Went to a fascinating lecture this evening all about the secret life, myths and history of a small and seemingly insignificant fossil - the star-crossed sea urchin.

Throughout the 400,000 years that humanity has been collecting fossils, these echinoids have continually been among the most prized. From prehistoric times, they have crept into the religious and cultural lives of societies around the world.

If you want to know more - get the book by Ken McNamara - The Star-Crossed Stone ...................