Today CNN reported that scientists found a fossil of the oldest recorded life on Earth: sponges in the shape of wishbones, rings, perforated slabs, and anvils. I don’t know about you, but to me the conclusion is obvious. Lucky Charms cereal (with its hearts, moon, stars, and clovers) is a direct descendent of these 650 million-year-old sponges. For more details, see http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/08/18/scientists-find-oldest-record-of-life-on-earth/?hpt=T2 and judge for yourself.