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Giant Fossil Rodent Discovered

Posted by samzenpus on from the fire-swamp dept.

conlaw writes "According a report in today's National Geographic News, scientists in Uruguay have confirmed that a skeleton found by an amateur paleontologist is that of the largest known rodent. Based on the 21-inch-long skull, the scientists have concluded that the creature, who lived between 2 and 4 million years ago, was about the size of a full-grown bull, weighing in at slightly over a ton. Imagine encountering one of these guys in your cozy little cave!"

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  1. Rodents of unusual size? by Eevee · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't think they exist.

  2. According to the HGttG... by Eric+Smith · · Score: 2, Funny

    The Ravenous Giant Rodent of Earth often makes a good meal for visiting tourists.

    (This entry may need to be updated in the next edition.)

    1. Re:According to the HGttG... by gardyloo · · Score: 2, Funny

      The Ravenous Giant Rodent of Earth often makes a good meal of visiting tourists.

          You were right: it did need to be updated.

    2. Re:According to the HGttG... by Provocateur · · Score: 2, Funny

      The last guy they did send to verify the facts was only able to send this much:

      "The Ravenous Giant Rodent of Earth often makes a good meal"

      and we never heard from him again. Ford, are you working on anything right now? Other than finishing your drink, that is.

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  3. RouS? by User+956 · · Score: 2, Funny

    the scientists have concluded that the creature, who lived between 2 and 4 million years ago, was about the size of a full-grown bull, weighing in at slightly over a ton.

    inconceivable!

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    The theory of relativity doesn't work right in Arkansas.
  4. Giant Fossil Rodents? by rueger · · Score: 3, Funny

    Honestly, some of us are really tired of the endless coverage of the US election primaries. Especially the Republicans of which you speak...

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    1. Re:Giant Fossil Rodents? by Cheapy · · Score: 2, Insightful

      See what I don't understand is this:

      Is it a giant Fossil Rodent? I thought they turn to fossils after they die, not before.

      Or is it a giant rodent fossil?

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    2. Re:Giant Fossil Rodents? by SpaceLifeForm · · Score: 2, Funny

      I think it's a Giant Fossil. I'm curious as to
      who this lifeform called Rodent is that discovered it.

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  5. Re:well... by PDX · · Score: 3, Funny

    The city of Washington DC was built on a swamp. They drained away all the water but the rats never left. They evolved into lobbyists....

    http://www.theonion.com/content/node/31923

  6. What are we going to do tonight, Brain? by msauve · · Score: 2, Funny

    The same thing we do every night, Pinky, try to take over the world!

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  7. Re:Well.. by jamesh · · Score: 3, Funny

    there is no way i'm clicking on a link labeled "world'o'frats"!!!

  8. Think of the music! by Tr3vin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Imagine the music you could play with those things, that is if you could find a mallet that was large enough.

  9. I, for one... by gmuslera · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... say goodbye to our old giant rats overlords.