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Richard Owen
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The Man Who Named Dinosaurs Was An Absolute Trainwreck
Richard Owen created the word "Dinosaur." He was also one of the most unfriendly, unpleasant, and malicious people who ever lived.
January 26, 2021
Jamie Hayes
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