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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 2000

Page

5

Fossil Dinosaur With Four-Chambered Heart Hints Warmblooded Past

A dinosaur fossil suggests a four-chambered heart, indicating warmblooded traits. This aligns with how warmblooded animals separate oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood, unlike cold-blooded reptiles that mix blood in three chambers. The comparison to human and reptilian hearts highlights speed and temperature resilience advantages.

Two Wounded in Lincoln Park Shooting Incident

Two people were shot at an elderly apartment complex in Lincoln Park and were listed in critical condition at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Witnesses reported about 15 shots, though details could not be confirmed immediately. Hospital spokesman John Lewandowski said one patient remained in critical condition and another was expected to be critically wounded.

Lincoln Park Mich Wxyz-Tv Henry Ford

Dinosaurs Found With Four Chamber Heart Suggest Warmblooded Traits

Washington AP reports a 66 million year old dinosaur fossil nicknamed Willo shows a four chamber heart and a single aorta, indicating warmblooded physiology and potential for swift, sustained motion like birds and mammals. Paleontologists Russell and Horner call the find a landmark warranting further X ray studies of intact specimens. The Tescelosaurus relative, Willo measured about 13 feet long, weighed around 660 pounds, and was plant eating with fast locomotion behind a pony sized frame.

Washington Willo Dale A. Russell North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences North Carolina State University Russell Jack Horner Montana State University Bozeman Eld South Dakota

Tornadoes Damage Parsons Kansas and Surrounding Areas

A line of severe storms in Kansas to Missouri spawned at least four tornadoes damaging homes and downtown businesses in Parsons. About 10 residences were destroyed and the town’s theater, grocery, car dealership, and 9-1-1 center suffered heavy damage while Guardsmen were deployed to curb looting. Twenty seven people were treated for injuries, none serious, with three held overnight.

Parsons Kan Kansas Missouri Keith Stammer Labette County Eagles Lodge

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