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Racing Dinosaurs with Spoilers

Posted by michael on from the airdam-optional dept.

PhilHibbs writes "The BBC is reporting a new theory - dinosaurs flapped their proto-wings to generate downforce for added traction when running up-hill. Another one to add to the many theories of the evolution of flight."

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  1. The real question is... by Zelet · · Score: 4, Funny

    Did they have HUGE tail pipes and make loud vpppppt noises when they run?

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