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            So today is Big Reveal Monday! Today is the day where I give you the answers to the questions that have no doubt been keeping you up nights.

            Before we get to that nonsense, however, there is something more important at hand. Now, I know what you’re thinking. How could anything possibly be more important than Junior Archaeologist Fossil Detective Time? Normally, nothing would be. Today is not normal though.

            Moments ago I watched the Comic Con trailer for season five of the Showtime series “Dexter.” I know that I’m a bit behind the times with this, but bear with me please. In my humble opinion “Dexter” is one of the best shows on television and its star, Michael C. Hall, is the best actor on TV. Heck, he’s easily one of the top actors working today. Could he even be on Christopher Nolan’s radar to play the Riddler in “Batman 3?”     

            “Dexter” follows the life of Dexter Morgan. He’s an unassuming blood tech and father by day, but at night he roams the streets of Miami killing off the city’s scumbags.

            The fourth season of “Dexter” was outstanding. The performances given by Hall and guest star John Lithgow were hypnotic and earned the pair Golden Globe wins. The whole season revolved around Dexter trying to maintain a multitude of different lives. He had several plates spinning: father, killer, student, brother, husband, among others and eventually he couldn’t keep up.

            Season five picks up immediately in the bloody aftermath of Dexter’s mistake. I don’t have Showtime, but this trailer (despite the rather lame voice over) makes a strong case. After all, it’s only like $10 a month right? There are only 12 episodes of “Dexter” a season. I can probably afford to fork over $30, maybe.

            Johnny Depp do I need a job.

            Here’s the trailer. Looks like this is going to be an incredible season. Probably more in the vein of season two in the sense that Dexter will once gain be put squarely in the cross hairs of the Miami PD.

            Well, I feel as though I’ve stepped on the toes of “The Foot” enough with all this TV talk. Chris really knows TV stuff much better than I do so head over there to for some solid tube coverage.

            On to the reveals!

            First up is Junior Archaeologist Fossil Detective Time! At stake is a shiny, new quarter! WARNING: Quarter shiny-ness and new-ness NOT guaranteed.

            The PCA offices were literally inundated with a guess on the identity of this fossil. Sadly, no one was correct. However, Chris will receive a moderately shiny, but not new dime for his efforts. This will be tacked on to the tab of the Mysterious J, who also owes Janice $10,000 worth of stuffed animals and $45,000 worth of board games. 

            The bone in question is a femur and it came from a Tyrannosaurus Rex!

            Now, let’s get to the Scene of Mystery! Last week, Chris guessed that this scene came from the classic 1998 comedy “Dead Man on Campus,” while Janice argued it was from 1991’s “Terminator 2.” Let’s go to the video for the answer!

            Oh no! Chris was so close! The scene actually came from 1995’s “Dead Man” which starred Johnny Depp. Janice was way off once again.

            Since Chris got the title mostly correct, he will not be penalized. Sadly, I can not say the same about Janice. As a result of her painfully incorrect prognostication, Janice now owes me $5,000 worth of single serving Kool-Aid packets. The flavors of said packets will be determined at a later date. Such are the dangers of guessing incorrectly. The Scene of Mystery is a harsh and unforgiving contest.

            Now on to the Beard of the Day! 

Well, I think this one speaks for itself. Ladies and gentlemen, the "Father Orthoduck."

            That’s all for now my friends. Vaya con dios.

Image Credits: Beard