Claim: In 2018, Russian scientists defrosted two species of prehistoric worms that were frozen in Arctic permafrost for 32,000 and 41,700 years, respectively. After thawing, two worms "woke up" and began to move and eat.
Fact-check: Did Russian Scientists 'Wake Up' 40,000-Year-Old Worms?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Madison Dapcevich
Date published: 2021-03-27T12:09:31