We're talking about the greatest rivalry the field of paleontology has ever seen: Edward Drinker Cope vs. Othniel Marsh, two men with differing views on how exactly velociraptors painted their nails.

Ep. 29: What Color Did Velociraptors Paint Their Amazing Nails?

At Wired, we report on all manner of topics, from science to tech to culture, and in so doing we’re bound to drop some delightfully obscure topics and language. But don’t fret. Matt Simon is here every week with Footnotes to recap the most ravishing lingo and ideas that adorn Wired.com. It’s like English class, but with more crude photoshops and fewer Gatsbys.

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Ep. 29: What Color Did Velociraptors Paint Their Amazing Nails?

Ep. 29: What Color Did Velociraptors Paint Their Amazing Nails?