Dinosaurs roamed Earth for an astonishingly long time — over 170 million years, not just 120 as often simplified.

From their emergence during the Late Triassic period about 230 million years ago, they evolved into a vast array of forms before their extinction 66 million years ago.

Among them, Stegosaurus, with its distinctive plates and tail spikes, lived around 155–150 million years ago in the Late Jurassic.

In contrast, Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, lived much later during the Late Cretaceous, around 68–66 million years ago.

This means Stegosaurus had already been extinct for approximately 80 million years before T. rex ever walked the Earth.

To put that into perspective: the time separating Stegosaurus and T. rex is greater than the time between T. rex and humans.

This reveals the immense timescale of dinosaur evolution — they were not all living at once, as commonly portrayed in popular media.

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Mouth-taping — where individuals tape their mouths shut before sleep to encourage nasal breathing — has gained popularity on TikTok and other social media platforms.

It’s promoted as a remedy for snoring, sleep apnea, and even general sleep improvement.

Scientific Review Findings:
A 2024 review of 10 clinical studies examined the efficacy and safety of this practice.

The findings revealed minimal to no consistent evidence that mouth-taping provides significant benefits for conditions like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The studies often had small sample sizes, lacked long-term data, and varied in methodology.

Potential Risks Identified:

Breathing Obstruction: Especially for people with undiagnosed or moderate-to-severe OSA, taping the mouth could worsen oxygen deprivation during sleep.

Panic or Anxiety: Some users report feeling claustrophobic or anxious.

Skin Irritation: Prolonged taping may cause rashes or allergies around the mouth area.

Expert Consensus:

Organizations such as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine caution against self-experimenting with unproven TikTok trends.

They recommend CPAP therapy or medical consultation for diagnosed sleep apnea rather than relying on DIY solutions like mouth-taping.

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