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Happy Discovery Day, Sue! Chicago's Fave T-Rex Was Unearthed 25 Years Ago

By David Matthews | August 12, 2015 12:32pm
 Tie-dye art hanging behind Sue in the Field Museum.
Tie-dye art hanging behind Sue in the Field Museum.
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FIELD MUSEUM — It's a special day at the Field Museum.

Wednesday marks 25 years since paleontologist Sue Hendrickson unearthed the fossilized remains of "Sue," which remains the most largest, best-preserved, and most-complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. 

Found in South Dakota, Sue stands 13 feet tall, 42 feet long and boasts 58 teeth. The dinosaur skeleton, a mainstay in the Field's lobby, is still the most photographed attraction in the museum. Visit the Field's website for more information. 

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