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"Chicken Banana" Craze: TikTok, Trump, and Dinos Dominate Today's News!

Dinosaurs May Have Matured Faster Than Previously Thought, Research Suggests

New research indicates that dinosaurs may have reached full maturity at a faster rate than previously believed. According to a study published in Scientific Reports and highlighted by NPR Science, traditional methods of estimating dinosaur ages by counting growth rings in fossilized bones may have overestimated their age.

Paleobiologist Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan led the research, which examined the bones of young Nile crocodiles, a modern relative of dinosaurs. The study revealed more growth rings than expected in the crocodile bones, challenging previous assumptions about annual ring formation. This discovery could significantly change the understanding of dinosaur growth rates.

The findings suggest that dinosaurs may have reached adulthood faster than previously thought, potentially impacting current understanding of their life cycles and evolutionary timelines.

In other news, multiple sources reported on a variety of unrelated events. An Australian man is facing 596 child abuse charges following the discovery of over 23,000 images and videos of 459 victims, according to Variety. A fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania led to patient evacuations and significant damage. Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings are publicly seeking proof of life for their missing 84-year-old mother, believed to be abducted in Arizona, Variety reported. A police helicopter crashed in Flagstaff, Arizona, resulting in two fatalities.

Vox reported on a peculiar trend involving children yelling "chicken banana." The origin and meaning of the phrase remain unclear, but it has been observed in various contexts, including schools. According to Vox, a teacher was overheard issuing an exasperated directive to her class: "No more chickens! No more chicken banana!"

Vox also reported on burn injuries in children caused by microwaving NeeDoh sensory toys, a trend potentially linked to TikTok.

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