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Dinosaurs by different names

People have always known about dinosaurs but called them by different names.

Old legends that put Western dragons in caves or underground may have originated with fossils.
The plumed serpent is described in mythologies of Mexico and Latin America.
The Rainbox Serpent of Aboriginal tales was since the beginning of time.
The Asian dragon combines features of many animals.

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Why We Love Dinosaurs

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