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How Many Fossils to Go an Inch? (ft. Robert Krulwich)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/03Ever wonder how much ancient life is packed into that lump of coal? Robert Krulwich breaks down the incredible scale of fossil fuels, showing you just how many trees and tiny phytoplankton it takes to power our world! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary while exploring this fascinating everyday comparison.
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constantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
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UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
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UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- Adjective
- Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- Having the same meaning or significance.
- Noun
- Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
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US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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