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The Discovery of Sinosauropteryx
- In 1995, Henry Gee encountered a Chinese researcher, Professor Chen, at a paleontology conference.
- Professor Chen showed a photo of a dinosaur with feathers, sparking excitement and a race to study the fossil.
A Child's Perspective on Fossils
- Henry Gee's son had a memorable encounter with a feathered dinosaur fossil.
- During a visit to a museum, his son asked if Gee had "punished" the dinosaur in Nature, referring to Gee's work.
A Reunion with Professor Chen
- Years after the Sinosauropteryx discovery, Gee visited China and met Professor Chen again.
- Chen showed Gee a piece of cardboard with Gee's contact information, kept as a talisman since their first meeting.