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Ancient alligators which had long legs and run faster than dinosaurs, also ate them

image credit Imagine an alligator with long four legs and runs faster than dogs. Am I crazy ? Probably not. But, this species is now extinct. They lived in the Jurassic Period. The name this amazing creature is Galloping crocodile. It existed 100 million years ago. And also they preyed on dinosaurs!  The most attractive features of Galloping crocodiles are their bone structure. After made research on their bones structure scientists said that they were efficient swimmers but that when they clambered ashore they were also capable of galloping across the plains. But, modern crocodiles crawl on their bellies because their legs sprawl out to the side.  The fossils of this primitive crocodiles are now discovered in North Africa by a group of fossil hunters. Most of the fossils was discovered in the year of 2001.  Hans Larsson , a paleontologist at the University of Montreal, who took part in the expedition which was sponsored by National Geographic, wrote -  ...

Deadliest Ancient Indian Weapons

Today here I introduce some ancient destructive weapons which were used in India during 100 to 700 A.D.   My visit : Collections of ancient Indian weapons, Chennai Museum     10. Bhuj, Or Kirpan (Dagger)   image credit     image credit     image credit This kind of dagger were mostly used in India during duels. These daggers are small in shape & size, 6-10 inches long and 2-4 inches wide. Weight is up to 500 grams. This dagger is made of steel, jade, gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, agate etc. These daggers were not popular in the wars, only popular for hand-to-hand fighting.  09. Valla Or, Shul (Spear)   image credit     image credit     image credit Valla were very popular in the wars, because, attackers could use it in keeping themselves from safe distances. It has a long sharp steel bladed head. Length is up to 40 inches & weight is up to 5 kilograms.  08. Tri...

Top 10 Deadliest Ancient Indian Weapons

Today here I introduce some ancient destructive weapons which were used in India during 100 to 700 A.D. My visit : Collections of ancient Indian weapons, Chennai Museum   10. Bhuj, Or Kirpan (Dagger) image credit image credit image credit This kind of dagger were mostly used in India during duels. These daggers are small in shape & size, 6-10 inches long and 2-4 inches wide. Weight is up to 500 grams. This dagger is made of steel, jade, gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, agate etc. These daggers were not popular in the wars, only popular for hand-to-hand fighting. 09. Valla Or, Shul (Spear) image credit image credit image credit Valla were very popular in the wars, because, attackers could use it in keeping themselves from safe distances. It has a long sharp steel bladed head. Length is up to 40 inches & weight is up to 5 kilograms. 08. Trishul (Triple bladed spear) image credit image credit image credit Trishul is most like...
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