That's some seriously 'aged' Chowdah, my friend...

This describes the remarkable longevity of the ocean quahog clam (Arctica islandica), which is among the longest-living animals on Earth. It has an exceptional Lifespan -  these clams can live for over 500 years, with one individual found off the coast of Iceland in 2006 measured to be 507 years old.

It has a rudimentary dating method: - scientists determine their age by counting the annual growth rings within their shells, a method similar to analyzing tree rings. These growth rings not only indicate age but also provide researchers with valuable clues about historical ocean temperatures and environmental conditions.

"Ming" the Clam: The 507-year-old clam was nicknamed "Ming" because it was born during the Ming Dynasty in China.

I remember, as a kid, going to the beach in Wildwood, NJ with my father and finding clams like these. We'd take 'em home and, having been born and raised in New England, he would whip up one seriously badass 'chowdah' with them. Great memories...