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T. rex fossil sells for a monster price tag at NYC auction
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (603+ words) One of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever discovered was sold for over $50 million, making it the most expensive fossil ever sold. On Tuesday, July 14, the fossil, known as Gus, was auctioned off by Sotheby's, according to the auction…...
Do Rueben Bain's short arms matter? We asked a T. rex dinosaur expert
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (461+ words) INDIANAPOLIS ― Let's consider the simple, plain context about All-American defensive end and top NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. Or maybe the conversation is being framed the wrong way. Maybe the question shouldn't be whether Bain can thrive as a…...
Scientists discover 125 million-year-old porcupine-like dinosaur
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (109+ words) According to their research, the juvenile iguanodontian named Haolong dongi had fossilized skin so detailed that individual cells are still visible. The porcupine-like spikes have never been... Scientists discover 125 million-year-old porcupine-like dinosaur Researchers in China have identified a new breed…...
Unearthed treasures: Newport amateur collector has largest trove of Oregon Coast fossils
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) Amateur collector Kent Gibson in Newport has amassed what is likely the state's largest private fossil collection. His finds, including rare specimens, have advanced the scientific understanding of... Unearthed treasures: Newport amateur collector has largest trove of Oregon Coast fossils…...