I am a record of the past, etched in stone, yet I cannot speak. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of what tells us about ancient life.
Answer
Fossil record
Explanation
Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, providing insights into the history of life on Earth.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Fossil record.
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