Utah is a true
Happy Hunting Ground for scientists and dinosaur buffs alike. This state is jam-packed with fossils all over, with new species being found frequently. In the most recent, paleontologists have discovered a new dinosaur, a Triceratops relative with a supersize schnoz that once roamed present-day Utah.
Nasutoceratops titusi belonged to a group of horned dinosaurs called ceratopsids, large four-legged herbivores that thrived during the Cretaceous period, according to a study released last Tuesday. Most ceratopsids were Triceratops-style, with huge heads bearing a small horn over the nose, a horn over each eye, and an ornate frill—a bony protrusion that fanned out over the base of the neck. But the newfound dinosaur looked quite different, with a small horn over its oversize nose; extremely long, curved horns over its eyes; and a simple frill without hooks and spikes. The first part of the name
Nasutoceratops titusi translates to "big nose horned face" in Latin. Cooooool. (Thanks to
National Geographic).
What a tough guy Nelson Mandela is. 95 years old today and battling for his life in a South African hospital. It would be lovely for Africa and the world, if this incredibly respected, elder statesman, is able to live with us for a while longer. The world will be a much poorer place when he finally passes on. Mandela is an inspiration; not perfect, but a battler, survivor and a study in tolerance. A trait that all of can do with in larger doses.
