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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Commercial-Mud-1155 on 2024-11-18 08:31:41+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that in July 2018, Russian scientists collected and analysed 300 prehistoric worms from the permafrost and thawed them. 2 of the ancient worms revived and began to move and eat. One is dated at 32,000 years old, the other 41,700 years old.