T. rex 'Gus' sells for $50M record
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil nicknamed 'Gus' sold at Sotheby's for a record $50 million, the most expensive dinosaur bones ever auctioned.
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak and T. Rex Auction Record
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The newscast closes with two contrasting stories. First, the FDA reports it is tracing the source of a large and spreading cyclosporiasis outbreak — a parasitic intestinal illness — linked to multiple produce items, including lettuce [1] — Jael Snyder "A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to more than 30 states, with over 3,300 cases in Michigan alone. The FDA is tracing multiple pro…" 04:15 . The CDC confirms cases have been reported in more than 30 states, with Michigan bearing the brunt at more than 3,300 cases, though no deaths have been linked to the outbreak so far. Then, in a lighter closing note, Sotheby's auction house reports that a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as 'Gus' sold for a record $50 million — the highest price ever paid for a set of dinosaur bones at auction [2] — Jael Snyder "A T. rex fossil nicknamed 'Gus' just set the all-time auction record for dinosaur bones, selling at Sotheby's for $50 million. A mystery bu…" 04:37 . A mystery buyer outbid six others to take home the prehistoric prize, capping a newscast packed with far weightier stories on a surprisingly whimsical note.
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T. Rex 'Gus' Sells for Record $50 Million at Sotheby's
A T. rex fossil nicknamed 'Gus' just set the all-time auction record for dinosaur bones, selling at Sotheby's for $50 million. A mystery buyer outbid six competitors to claim the prize.
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