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2024-06-03 15:27:42 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 892DE67C742771BF525B70578BEA6D4E02ABDF4715FEBBD7450E0D7BA845E783
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The term “fossil fuel” predates Rockefeller and was used in scientific literature as early as the 18th century. It refers to fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, which is well-established in geological and paleontological studies. https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/viral-posts-should-dig-deeper-for-true-fossil-fuels-origin/
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