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A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens was sold for a record $50. 1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder.
Published July 15, 2026 · Category: News
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A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder.
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