Article 1DFT7 Paleoscatologists dig up stools 'as precious as the crown jewels'

Paleoscatologists dig up stools 'as precious as the crown jewels'

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Interview by Kirstie Brewer
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Archaeologist Dr Andrew 'Bone' Jones recalls how he discovered the fabled Lloyds Bank turd - a 7-inch Viking coprolite

On reflection, the canteen was probably not the best place to loudly conduct an interview about poo and parasitic worms. The conversation was not intended to spill into the lunch hour, but Dr Andrew 'Bone' Jones, an enthusiastic paleoscatologist for over 30 years, had plenty to say.

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