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Are Fossils Worth Money?

Are Fossils Worth Money?

ByRita Douglas
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Amateur and professional paleontologists alike are bound to own a fossil or two in their lifetime. Some people stop there while others create huge collections.  Some fossils in private collections might be personally collected by the owner, but a lot…

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What are Index Fossils?

What are Index Fossils?

ByRita Douglas
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When reading about paleontology or fossils, you are sure to stumble across the words ‘index fossil’ at some point. But what is an index fossil, and why do we have them?  Why are some fossils given this title but not…

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Why is the Geologic Time Scale Important?

Why is the Geologic Time Scale Important?

ByRita Douglas
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The geologic time scale, sometimes called the GTS, is a standard representation of time. It goes back to the earliest evidence of Earth’s creation and describes up to the modern day.  It is divided into smaller units of time called…

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Why was Jurassic Park so Popular?

Why was Jurassic Park so Popular?

BySteven Mason
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Jurassic Park may be the most impactful film of the twentieth century. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of this monumental movie. Why was Jurassic Park so popular? Jurassic Park benefited from an exceptionally talented film crew, pioneered groundbreaking special effects,…

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Is the Jurassic Park Ride Scary?

Is the Jurassic Park Ride Scary?

ByEmily Murphy
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Planning a visit to a Universal Studios theme park? I can’t tell you how jealous I am. While the two United States locations get the most attention, Universal Studios has several international parks. You can find Jurassic Park rides in…

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How to Clean Fossils at Home: Beginners’ Guide

How to Clean Fossils at Home: Beginners’ Guide

ByRita Douglas
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Congratulations, you’ve found a fossil! What are the next steps to ensure it lasts a long time in your collection? How can you make sure it looks the best for display? Before starting, it’s important to have a safe and…

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Are Plastic Dinosaurs Made From Real Ones? [The True Origin of Fossil Fuels]

Are Plastic Dinosaurs Made From Real Ones? [The True Origin of Fossil Fuels]

ByEmily Murphy
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We’ve all seen the meme suggesting that since plastics are made from oil, toy dinosaurs are made from real dinosaurs. Pretty ironic, right? The belief that plastic dinosaurs came from the remains of ancient ones is amusing, but are plastic…

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10 Unique Dinosaur Gifts for Adults

10 Unique Dinosaur Gifts for Adults

ByEmily Murphy
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I get it. You have a dinosaur nerd like me that you’re trying to shop for and are overwhelmed by decision paralysis. This is why you’re here. We have multiple articles on this site featuring great dinosaur gifts that many…

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The Shocking Cost to Build Jurassic Park

The Shocking Cost to Build Jurassic Park

ByMatthew Hawthorne
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So you’ve been saving up your weekly allowance money, and have even run a lemonade stand for the past few summers to save up a bit of cash. You’ve decided it’s time to fulfill your life-long dream: to make Jurassic…

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Why Did Dinosaurs Eat Rocks?

Why Did Dinosaurs Eat Rocks?

ByTheron Kantelis
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In the movie Jurassic Park, the guests take a detour and discover a sick Triceratops. This scene leads to the iconic “that’s one big pile of shit” comment, as our tourists search the area for clues. Dr. Sattler makes a…

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Why Did Dinosaurs Have Small Arms?

Why Did Dinosaurs Have Small Arms?

ByTheron Kantelis
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T. rex receives the most attention for being a massive dinosaur with short arms. It’s not the only dinosaur like this. While some dinosaurs such as Deinocheirus were known for their extremely long arms, some dinosaurs had even shorter arms…

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Why did Crocodiles Survive the Dinosaur Extinction?

Why did Crocodiles Survive the Dinosaur Extinction?

ByMatthew Hawthorne
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As any dinosaur nerd can tell you, the non-avian dinosaurs all died at the end of the Cretaceous when an asteroid struck the Earth around 66 million years ago. There are countless media references to this devastating extinction that wiped…

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