Ancient Knives Unearthed in Australia


	Ancient Knives Unearthed in Australia

tabsey

4-8-2008 6:07 AM

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arrogant, conquerers

tabsey says:

These same tools were used up to the time of influence a few hundred years ago - and we expect them to adjust and become "whites" in a few generations of missionaries.

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