WCVB (Boston)Updated 2d ago · First reported Jul 15, 6:27 AM
A rare T. rex fossil sold for $50.1 million at auction.
Why it matters: The sale could impact the scientific community's access to rare fossils and the market for fossil sales.
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The reporting is based on verifiable information and there are no disputed points.
No individually-confirmed facts have been identified yet.
Missing from current reporting: provenance of the fossil, the buyer's identity, and the auction house's commission
The sale could impact the scientific community's access to rare fossils and the market for fossil sales.
The scientific community's reaction to the sale, potential future auctions of rare fossils, and the possible impact on the fossil market.
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