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If you want to become a fossil, you actually need to die somewhere where your bones will be rapidly buried. You then hope that the earth moves in such a way as to bring the bones back up to the surface. And then you hope that one of us lot will walk around and find small pieces of you.
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"If you want to become a fossil, you actually need to die somewhere where your bones will be rapidly buried. You then hope that the earth moves in such a way as to bring the bones back up to the surface. And then you hope that one of us lot will walk around and find small pieces of you."
— Louise Leakey

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If you want to become a fossil, you actually need to die somewhere where your bones will be rapidly buried. You then hope that the earth moves in such a way as to bring the bones back up to the surface. And then you hope that one of us lot will walk around and find small pieces of you. — Louise Leakey

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Louise Leakey was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1972–present).

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Who said "If you want to become a fossil, you actually need to die somewhere where your b…"?
This quote is attributed to Louise Leakey, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
When did Louise Leakey live?
Louise Leakey lived from 1972 – present.