Thousands of residents and tourists in Singapore are expected to have a roaring good time at a preview of a rare skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex starting on Friday (October 28), ahead of its auction by Christie's in Hong Kong next month.

A high-fiving Thai traffic cop who shrugs off the heat -- and the bemused glances of passers-by -- to wear a T-rex costume to work says his prehistoric uniform is teaching kids road safety and convincing parents to obey traffic laws.