Among paleontologists, the four-spiked tail of Stegosaurus is called a "thagomizer." It is one of a few terms inspired by one of Gary Larson's beloved "Far Side" cartoons: a caveman points to a ...

A few animals evolve bones that look different enough to earn their own distinct name, like the thagomizer, the fearful-looking cluster of spikes on the end of a stegosaur’s tail. Receive a ...

From The Thagomizer to caveman spelling bees, explore The Far Side’s best prehistoric laughs and satire! French far-right leader Le Pen barred from seeking public office with immediate effect 4 ...

“Thagomizer” is a term coined in a “Far Side” cartoon by Gary Larson in which a caveman points to the pointy, macelike end of a stegosaurus’ tail and names it in honor of “the late ...

That was one question on Hobart artist Tom O’Hern’s mind while he was creating art for his newest exhibition Thagomizer, which explores concepts around extinction and time. “It’s all about ...

Among paleontologists, the four-spiked tail of Stegosaurus is called a "thagomizer." It is one of a few terms inspired by one of Gary Larson's beloved "Far Side" cartoons: a caveman points to a ...