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Rex, the Beach Blvd Dinosaur in Jacksonville, Florida

Locals and university students rallied to save and restore Rex, a beloved 1960s dinosaur landmark in Jacksonville, Florida, preventing its destruction during redevelopment.

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Rex, the Beach Blvd Dinosaur in Jacksonville, Florida

Latest Discoveries

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Amazon deforestation falls to 10-year low in first half of 2026

After revolutionary brain-computer implant, man with paralysis can feed himself

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