ANN ARBOR—Experts from the University of Michigan will be available March 19 to answer the question, “What is it?”

A paleontologist, a geologist, and an archaeologist will examine “treasures” brought by the public for identification. While they will make no appraisals, these experts will try to identify artifacts brought to them.

A recent surprise included a mammoth tooth a family had been using as a doorstop.

The U-M experts will gather at the Exhibit Museum of Natural History on
For more information about the Exhibit Museum and its programs, visit its Web site at http://www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu/ or call (734) 763-6085 for a recorded message.

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