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This Massive Scientific Discovery Sat Hidden in a Museum Drawer for Decades

60-Second Science

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Pelagornus Sanders Eye

Pelagornus Sanders Eye may be one of the weirdest birds in Earth's history. The bird has huge wings and shoulder bones that look like they belong to a fish or squid. Pelagornus is known from every continent but only found in Charleston, South Carolina. Dan thinks appearance of this group of birds may have been responsible for disappearance of other giant flying creatures.

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