Step into the curious world of Thomas Jefferson, where politics and paleontology collide! 🦴🗽 Did you know the third U.S. president was fascinated by mastodons, those prehistoric giants that once roamed America? Here's the twist: not every fact we present about Jefferson's mastodon mania is true. 🤔In this episode, we dive into Jefferson's fossil-fueled frenzy, exploring everything from his alleged fossil collection to the letters he sent to leading naturalists of his time. Some facts are rooted in historical truth, while others are pure imagination—can you separate the fact from the fiction? Test your historical wits and see if you can sniff out the tall tales from the presidential truths.🎧 Join us on this fossil-filled journey into the mind of Thomas Jefferson! Be sure to leave a comment with your guesses—real or fake? Let the guessing game begin! 🦣💡
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