A large fossil leg bone hints at T. rex’s origins, but scientists disagree

A new analysis of a large fossil shinbone suggests T. rex ancestors came from North America instead of Asia. Not everyone agrees.A new analysis of a large fossil shinbone suggests T. rex ancestors came from North America instead of Asia. Not everyone agrees.  

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Teens need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. A large majority get less than that, according to a national survey of U.S. high school students.Teens need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. A large majority get less than that, according to a national survey of U.S. high school students.  

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