Did you say dinosaurs? They were sapient dinosaurs? That's like every geek kid's dream come true. I was more of an astronomy fan than paleontology, as much, but still, who isn't fascinated by gigantic prehistoric creatures that could level a house... and there's so much we don't know about them where I'm from.

[If it's unexplained somehow, Mulder is drawn to it mostly just so he can try and figure it out.]

...ok, back on track though, I don't think what you've described sounds like a remotely pleasant experience.