Dinosaur Pictures and Facts
A browsable index of every named dinosaur, with size comparisons and the period each one actually belonged to.
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How to get the most from it
Dinosaur Pictures and Facts sits in Curious Facts under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and nostalgic.
About this category: Records, comparisons, scale demonstrations and weird knowledge. The category most likely to produce a sentence beginning "did you know".
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Dinosaur Pictures and Facts: quick answers
Is Dinosaur Pictures and Facts free?
Yes. Dinosaur Pictures and Facts is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Dinosaur Pictures and Facts?
No. You can use Dinosaur Pictures and Facts without signing up for anything.
Does Dinosaur Pictures and Facts work on a phone?
Yes. Dinosaur Pictures and Facts works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Dinosaur Pictures and Facts safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Dinosaur Pictures and Facts take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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