Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

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Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

Postby Thoul » Mon Aug 23, '10, 7:20 pm

Remains of some giant turtles were recently found on an island by archeologists. They were part of a family of massive creatures dating back to the dinosaurs, believed to have died off 50,000 years ago. The recent discovery proves they survived to as recent as 3,000 years ago, meaning they lived alongside humans.

This family of turtles features horned heads, armored clubs, for tails, and range from 5 to 7 feet wide and 5 to 11 feet long. Combined with the size and look, some people are calling it a real-life version of Bowser. Here's an article about the discovery, with a picture of one of the turtles.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/ ... and-turtle

But, there's no word as to whether evidence of a time traveling plumber or walking mushroom could be found on the island, which is disappointing. ;)
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Re: Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

Postby xellos667 » Mon Aug 23, '10, 7:33 pm

I can picture the scene in my head. Truly epic!!! Unfortunately the princess was in another castle :(
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Re: Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

Postby Silver_Surfer1 » Mon Aug 23, '10, 8:53 pm

Wow, that's a great news item! :clap:

Some of those turtles at would be even taller, or longer, than me! Ahhh!!!!!!!!

Terrific that they named one of them after the TMNT! :yes:

They should do the same for Bowser, etc. :yes:
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Re: Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

Postby Lucas » Mon Aug 23, '10, 11:56 pm

That’s awesome :D
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Re: Real Life Koopa Slain 3000 Years Ago

Postby Wolf Bird » Tue Aug 24, '10, 2:07 am

The mesozoic era is officially the coolest era of natural history.
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