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Language might have evolved from gestures
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5-7-2007 12:58 PM
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5-7-2007
1:46 PM
Osolage
Interesting.
5-8-2007
4:24 PM
wiccantexan
Shades of "Clan of the Cave Bear."
5-8-2007
6:49 PM
ericskiff
This clip was highlighted in today's
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5-8-2007
8:35 PM
Fracture
So "F-you!" was the first phrase ever spoken?
5-8-2007
9:05 PM
dennis bates
Single finger said all.
5-9-2007
11:22 PM
k9riley99
Another great clip, thank you.
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