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Science Etcetera Venusday, 20080328

March 28th, 2008
anatomical theater

Engraving by W. Swanenburg of the anatomical theater in Leiden, 1610.
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    • One comment to “Science Etcetera Venusday, 20080328”

    1. Ryan,
      Since you are so passionate about Global Warming I can only assume you are a poor authority on the subject. As such I will need to get my Global Warming news from elsewhere. ( Who am I kidding? I could care less… )

      Oh and about the Neanderthals wearing makeup… I knew that. I’ve seen my friends in-laws.

      -BMF

           by BMF March 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

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