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In 2013, scientists led by Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar discovered the oldest known groundwater yet in the Kidd Creek Mine.
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The groundwater is Canadian Precambrian and is around 2.6 billion years old.
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The water was trapped in thin fissures amid a granite-like rock.
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The water is not fit for human consumption due to its saltiness.
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Lollar decided to try the water for research purposes.
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The water was described as being more viscous than tap water, and more like a very light maple syrup.
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The water is colorless when it comes out of the ground.
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When the water comes in contact with oxygen, it turns orange due to minerals forming in it, notably iron.
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The water's geochemical and radiogenic fingerprints were analyzed.
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The discovery of this groundwater has significant implications for understanding the Earth's history and the potential for finding life on other planets.