The Calaveras Skull: Found in 1866 in a mine in California, this human skull was embedded in supposedly ancient Pliocene-era rock, suggesting humans existed millions of years earlier than accepted. It challenged Darwinian timelines and excited both scientists and creationists. However, further investigation indicated the skull was likely a recent Native American burial placed in a fissure or that miners planted it as a prank. Geological analysis showed the mine’s layers were not securely dated. By the 20th century, it was widely regarded as a hoax or misinterpretation. The Calaveras Skull illustrates how anomalous finds can disrupt scientific consensus and the importance of context in archaeological interpretation.
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