Scientists are to turn chickens into dinosaurs.


	Scientists are to turn chickens into dinosaurs.

dopesick

8-27-2009 3:26 PM

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biology, dinosaur, science

dopesick says:

Now, a quote from the classic Jurassic Park movie:
Dr. Ian Malcolm: God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs...
Dr. Ellie Sattler: Dinosaurs eat man. Woman inherits the earth...
Is this really a good idea?

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