The oldest living things in the world

Locutus · Apr 22, 2014

petros · Apr 22, 2014

And yet they have survived survive global warming a few times. How did that happen?

Twila · Apr 22, 2014

That seriously doesn't even look real. It looks like something Dr. Seuss would have drawn...

The Old Medic · Apr 22, 2014

There are both Bristly Cone Pines, and Redwoods in California, that are a LOT older than 2,000 years.

B00Mer · Apr 22, 2014

I'm nearing 50 and my joints and back hurt... screw 2000 years..

Tecumsehsbones · Apr 22, 2014

The Old Medic said:
There are both Bristly Cone Pines, and Redwoods in California, that are a LOT older than 2,000 years.

And yucca and creosote bushes that're getting on for 12,000.

WLDB · Apr 22, 2014

Locutus said:
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The Oldest Living Things in the World book stunning pictures of 2000 year old shrub | Mail Online

A lot older than us but nowhere near as old as the oldest living thing on Earth.

BaalsTears · Apr 22, 2014

The coastal redwood tree can live for up to 2,000 years.

spaminator · Apr 22, 2014

Locutus said:
The oldest living things in the world

I thought this was about the Canadian content posters.

Locutus · Apr 23, 2014

*has been carbon dated - results inconclusive

SLM · Apr 23, 2014

Locutus said:

The years have not been kind.8O