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

Crude Oil

Crude oil might sound like oil with an edgy side, but it actually has a rich history. Once the plants and animals that occupy the land die, their bodies settle under the sea, finding their final resting place at the bottom of the ocean. Over time, heat and pressure are added and corpses are transformed into hydrocarbons, thus creating crude oil. Shawn had no idea that this crude oil would lead him to something unbelievable. 

Humming Tune

Shawn was content to be hauling rock, oil, and sand for the remainder of his job. If anything seemed even remotely out of the ordinary, it became big news to the rest of the guys at the site. So when backhoe manager Shawn returned to his station after taking a small break, he was perplexed by the noise his machine was making. The machine was making a bizarre humming sound...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.