A Dec. 26, 2023, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of Sir Richard Owen, an accomplished 19th-century anatomist credited with coining the term "dinosaur." "Sir Richard Owen, who ...

As soon as we hear the word “dinosaur”, the picture of huge, scaly beasts roaming ancient lands comes to our minds. But have you ever wondered where it comes from and is it the perfect fit for what it ...

"So, a dinosaur goes into a room and starts babbling on about extinction," could be a good setup for a joke. How the story unfolds, however, really depends on the listener. Imagine a scene reenacting ...

Their justification? The word “dinosaur” calls to mind other no-no words, like “evolution” (also on the proposed list of forbidden words), which could offend test-takers who might not necessarily ...