The dire wolf is still extinct.

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35. Darmstadt?

When I visited in 1995, there was still a US Air Force base there. That meant I could actually pass for German. Anywhere else, they could pick out a Yank at 200 paces. But between my hair and piercings, I didn't look military.

That's a great museum. I was there to look at the crocodiles and alligators (sort of) from Messel.

Nearly all of my experiences in Germany over the years have been strongly positive. I have several good friends there, mostly working for universities and museums.