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New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara discovered significant fossil data in a New Jersey suburb, which provides insights into the event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The findings were made at a site that has since been transformed into a fossil park and museum. This discovery contributes to understanding the asteroid impact that is believed to have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The location's significance highlights New Jersey's role in paleontological research.

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New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara discovered significant fossil data in a New Jersey suburb, which provides insights into the event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The findings were made at a site that has since been transformed into a fossil park and museum. This discovery contributes to understanding the asteroid impact that is believed to have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The location's significance highlights New Jersey's role in paleontological research.

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