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[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 229 points 2 months ago (2 children)

45-67Million Years according to Wikipedia.

Sharks are hundreds of millions.

Also somewhat relevant: https://xkcd.com/1342/

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 69 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Fuckin' Sirius. So close and yet so far.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago

Not directly relevant, but I think Keanu Reaves named his band "Dog Star" because he was "Sirius" about his music career.

[–] ksigley@lemmy.world 27 points 2 months ago

There really is an xkcd for everything.