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that for decades Chinese villagers consumed dinosaur fossils as traditional medicine. They believed these dragon bones would help children with dizziness and cramps.

Jan 26, 2022•1 min read

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that for decades Chinese villagers consumed dinosaur fossils as traditional medicine. They believed these ‘dragon bones’ would help children with dizziness and cramps.

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