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Why dinosaurs disappeared?

Scientists think a giant asteroid crashed into Earth a long time ago. This crash caused huge dust clouds that blocked out the sun, making Earth cold and dark. Most dinosaurs couldn't find enough food in this new environment and slowly died out.

⭐ Bonus fact: The asteroid hit the Earth in what is now Mexico, creating a massive crater over 90 miles wide.

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