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Dippy wins Clash of the Carnegies contest by a neck
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Diplodocus carnegii: Discovered by a team of Carnegie scientists in 1899, “Dippy” is famous for being the first major dinosaur in the museum’s collection and one of the most recognized dinosaurs in the world. There are nearly a dozen replicas of this 150-million-year-old sauropod in museums from London to La Plata, Argentina—gifts from its proud benefactor and namesake, Andrew Carnegie.
The iconic, herbivorous, long-necked dinosaur that stands outside Oakland's Carnegie Museum of Natural History — named Dippy and based on the sauropod — has beaten out its ancient predatory rival, the indoor T. Rex.
After three weeks of voting, which drew more than 10,000 votes, some from as far away as Spain and Australia, Dippy has won the Clash of the Carnegies contest — by just a single vote.
The contest celebrates the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh's 120 years by showcasing some visitor favorites, including the dinosaurs, “Silver Clouds” at the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Carnegie Science Center's Miniature Railroad and Village.
Dippy — who wears hats and scarves according to seasons — is modeled after the Diplodocus carnegii, a specimen dug up in 1899, when Andrew Carnegie sent scientists to find a dinosaur for his museum.
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