T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top
A Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed 'Gus' has set a new record as the most expensive fossil ever sold at auction.
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What is the name of the fossil?
The T. rex fossil is nicknamed 'Gus'.
How much did the fossil sell for?
The fossil sold for $50.1 million, according to The Washington Post and NBC News.
Is this a record-breaking sale?
Yes, it is now the most expensive fossil and dinosaur ever sold.
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A T. rex fossil known as 'Gus' was sold at auction for $50.1 million. This sale establishes the specimen as the most expensive dinosaur and fossil ever sold.
Coverage from NBC News, The Washington Post, CBC, and the BBC emphasizes the record-breaking nature of the price, with CBC reporting the figure at $50 million US and other outlets specifying $50.1 million. Future developments depend on the identified buyer or the final placement of the specimen, though coverage does not yet specify these details.
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