
The Economics of Everyday Things: T. rex Skeletons
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The Impact of Commercial Fossil Hunting on Scientific Discovery
This chapter explores the conflict between scientific exploration and the commercialization of dinosaur fossils, emphasizing the impact of private ownership on paleontological research. It highlights a paleontologist's thrilling discovery of juvenile T. rex bones, illustrating the urgent need to preserve these specimens from the auction block.
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