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Cave guides inflate the ages of rock formations

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While underground limestone formations do indeed grow at an incredibly sluggish pace, local tour operators frequently add a few random millions to the official number. The slightly embellished timeline makes staring at a very slow dripping wet rock seem significantly more magical.

Cave guides inflate the ages of rock formations
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