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February 24, 2006

Strange But True!

Q. Sure it's just fantasy, but who would scientists put their money on in that cinematic battle of the titans, King Kong vs. T. rex? Do brains and brawny arms trump giant claws and a mouthful of teeth (Forbes.com)?

A. Yeah, go with the arms, smarts and nasty carnassial teeth, guesses Montana State University paleontologist Jack Horner. T. rex may have bone-crushing teeth, but it has nothing to grab with but its head, of little use if a 20-ton gorilla has a hold of you. "I'd vote for Kong."


 
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