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The Economics of Everyday Things: T. rex Skeletons

People I (Mostly) Admire

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The Financial Realities of Fossil Hunting

This chapter explores the financial challenges faced by fossil hunters, contrasting the experiences of two individuals who sold dinosaur bones. It highlights the commercialization of fossils, ethical concerns surrounding sales, and how private collectors contribute to paleontology funding.

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