Episode #379: Cart Ruts in Stone - Mystery Still Not Solved

We discuss the mystery of the "cart ruts in stone" we visited while we were in Turkey; looking at video on the ground as well as drone footage of several large groups of well-preserved ruts in ancient volcanic tuff. Who made the ruts, when were they made, and how were they made? We address these questions and more, as well as reading emails from listeners who have their own possible answers. You can support us through Paypal or Patreon by heading over to our support page on our website: https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Setting the Scene 01:51 Space Weather News and Updates 04:21 Celebrating Wine Achievements and Science News 08:51 Innovations in Biointegrated Electronics 13:50 Exploring the Mystery of Cart Ruts 20:10 Investigating Cart Ruts in Turkey 25:23 Analyzing Drone Footage of Cart Ruts 39:03 Complexities of Cart Rut Formation 41:56 Understanding Cart Ruts and Their Mechanics 43:12 Exploring Theories Behind Cart Ruts 45:51 Analyzing Drainage and Irrigation Theories 47:47 The Role of Volcanic Tuff in Cart Rut Formation 50:25 Sleds, Plows, and Alternative Theories 52:51 Debunking Common Misconceptions 55:34 Creative Theories and Humor in Cart Rut Explanations 58:24 Flooding and Its Impact on Cart Ruts 01:01:10 The Boat Theory and Its Plausibility 01:04:10 Final Thoughts on Cart Ruts and Theories 01:15:56 Geological Comparisons and Ancient Technologies 01:19:01 Theories on Ruts: Boats, Vehicles, and Mining 01:30:02 Innovative Theories: Jet Skis and Shamirs 01:33:06 Mining Machines and Their Impact on Ruts 01:39:00 Clapham Junction: A Comparative Analysis 01:46:59 Conclusions and Future Discussions