"Megalosaurus: Unveiling the First Dinosaur Discovery Two Centuries Ago"

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"Megalosaurus: Unveiling the First Dinosaur Discovery Two Centuries Ago"
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The first known dinosaur, Megalosaurus, was named in 1824 by William Buckland, marking the beginning of paleontology as a scientific field. This discovery, once mistaken for Roman war elephant bones, has led to a continuously growing field with many species yet to be discovered. The article also touches on other scientific and archaeological findings, including an ancient Roman necropolis in Rome, Japan's lunar spacecraft technology, upcoming space missions, celestial events of the year, and the discovery of protective biocrusts on the Great Wall of China.

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