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Tyrannosaurus Rex versus Thoroughbred pace race debated
A speculative piece asks if a 12,000 pound T rex could chase a 1,000 pound modern horse on a Derby track. Miami University professor Nancy Nicholson argues horses win on stamina and biomechanics, estimating horse speeds around 40 mph versus a dino 10-25 mph, with the horse favored on curved tracks and straightaways alike.
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Miami University Interdisciplinary Studies
Nancy Nicholson
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