Derp, Dinosaurs & Peak Gingrich

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Gingrich notes that “life was fine” during the “age of the dinosaurs” when the Earth was in fact dramatically warmer than today.

We might also note in Gingrich’s defense that if we went back to dinosaur era temperatures, sports would likely be dramatically more awesome since the atmosphere had like 50% more oxygen. 2 minute mile. No prob.

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