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Dinosaurs Weird Dinosaurs

The Curious Case of Stegosaurus’ Plates

There are many questions in the world that may never be answered. What existed before the Big Bang? Is Bigfoot out there? What was the purpose of Stegosaurus’ plates? Were they for love, war, or maybe both?

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Dinosaurs

The Colour of the Dinosaurs

Believe it or not, not all dinosaurs looked like they belonged in the swamp. But how colourful were they? And how is it possible that paleontologists can answer this question?

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Dinosaurs

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a…Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Did Tyrannosaurus rex, the most famously terrifying dinosaur there is, look like a chicken? Read to find out.

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Dinosaurs Max's Random Ramblings

The Far Side of Stegosaurus’ Tail

Stegosaurus is most famous for its deadly tail spikes, referred to by paleontologists as “Thagomizers.” But where did the name thagomizer come from? And what does it have to do with a 1982 newspaper comic?

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Dinosaurs Max's Random Ramblings The History of Paleontology

The Many Faces of Megalosaurus

Just how many dinosaurs have been named Megalosaurus? If you ask me, far too many.