An oyster believed to possibly be 150 million years old was recently found near the Solent strait, which separates mainland England from the Isle of Wight. Discovered in the nets of a fishing boat, after the mud and dirt was washed off they realized it was not a rock but a large, solid, fossilized oyster shell which had turned to stone. Given to the nearby Blue Reef Aquarium, they estimated the age based on the 200 annual growth rings found on the shell. The Aquarium recently performed an MRI on the oyster and found a golf ball sized object inside which experts believe could be one of the largest gem quality pearls in the world. However, it is not expected to be larger than the clam produced, fourteen pound, uglier than hell Pearl of Allah (estimated worth of $60 million).
However pearl lovers...this oyster will not be opened anytime soon. Experts are taking the high road on this one and preserving the integrity of the ancient find so anyone interested in the pearl as jewelry...you will have to wear this entire nasty thing around your neck along with the MRI results nailed so your forehead to everyone can see.
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| Abnormal MRI showing huge growth inside the oyster. So glad this is not of my brain. |
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| Contrary to popular belief, one should eat this oyster in months without "R"'s. |
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| The Boris Karloff pearl...I mean the Pearl of Allah. |
