Teenagers Unintentionally Crack Charles Darwin's Toughest Puzzle
Two teenage discoveries in the 1950s led to the identification of Precambrian fossils, challenging Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Tina Negus and Roger Mason stumbled upon a curious fern-like imprint on a rock face in Charnwood Forest, UK. Geologist Trevor Ford confirmed it as a Precambrian fossil, leading to the discovery of other similar fossils worldwide. These findings revealed the existence of complex life forms before the Cambrian explosion, shedding new light on the origins of biodiversity. The discoveries highlight the importance of considering new possibilities and the potential insights that can be gained from the innocent eyes of children.