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A fossil found in Germany indicates the ancient sea scorpion was once 2.5 metres (8 feet) long, making it the biggest bug ever known to have existed.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007

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  • SIMON BRADDY
  • a British paleontologist, on the discovery of an ancient sea scorpion's fossilized claw. Scientists estimate the entire creature was the biggest bug ever, at 8 feet long
Photo: University of Bristol / AP | Source: AP