Let’s head to California and check out the tar pits. This is episode 42 of Encyclopodia – try not to get stuck!
Summary: “Tar pits” is a misleading term because what tar pits is actually referring to is a natural asphalt lake that creatures and plant particles and seeds and all kinds of stuff have been trapped in for thousands of years.
Further Research: La Brea Tar Pits website – research section
Thanks to Jess for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Jess on twitter (www.twitter.com/spacejessss)!
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