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Researchers Thrilled to Create ‘Easy-Bake Fossils’ That Mimic Million-Year Study Process in Just 24 Hours

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'Easy-Bake fossils' showcased similarities to natural fossils even after examination.

Researchers at the University of Bristol used a laboratory exercise to stimulate natural fossilization.

Fossils typically form when organisms decay in sediment, followed by heat and pressure, which cause creatures to form an impression in the sedimentary rock.