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Ancient pottery is like a time machine to the past – pottery relics give us insights into the cultures of the past. Most often, shards or fragments are found, rather than complete objects. Sometimes, nearly complete objects are found but are fragile and contain many cracks. But what exactly can X-ray CT reveal about an ancient vase? Let’s take a look.

The Megalodon is an extinct species of giant shark that lived millions of years ago, roaming the oceans in search of its next meal. It is said to be one of the most fearsome predators in earth’s history. Its huge jaws contained 276 large and sharp teeth growing up to 7 inches long, arranged in multiple rows. Today, many fossilized Megalodon teeth are still found and are often sold as collector’s items. But what can X-ray tomography tell us about an ancient Megalodon tooth? Let’s take a look.