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The Fossil Feud: Tales of Rivalry and Discovery
This chapter explores the fierce rivalry between two paleontologists, detailing their unethical tactics to outmaneuver each other in fossil discoveries. It raises questions about the exaggeration of their conflicts while highlighting how this competition inadvertently boosted productivity in paleontology. The narrative also discusses the cultural impact of misnamed dinosaurs and the personal fallout from their contentious relationship.
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