Construction Worker Digs Up Mind-Blowing Key to the Prehistoric Era

The Heiltsuk

Once, upon a time, a different culture ruled over British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. The First Nation that was indigenous to the country was known as the Heiltsuk people. These pioneers laid claim to the remote island of Triquet for their people, harboring themselves there for nearly 5,000 years. Despite their frequent claims of ownership over the land, archeologists have ignored them for one important and historical reason...

Canadian Glacier

During the last Ice Age, a giant continental glacier changed history forever. The ice rock formed over the entirety of Canada, meaning it would have also covered Triquet Island. Living on the island during an Ice Age covering would have been impossible and completely uninhabitable. These facts negated the Heiltsuk claim, but a small group of scientists wanted to discover the truth once and for all...

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.