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T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a problem for scientists
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil is set to be auctioned in New York with a pre-sale estimate of $30 million, potentially making it the most expensive fossil ever sold. Scientists are concerned about the implications of such a high-value sale.
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