Little arrow that rewrites history books


	Little arrow that rewrites history books

invictus

6-5-2008 1:25 PM

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archaeology, anthropology, south africa, prehistory, arrow, science

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6-5-2008 2:45 PM

michellezm

In my very own 'backyard'. How exciting! (Still getting used to your new avatar, Invictus - I like it)

6-5-2008 3:37 PM

invictus

Thanks Michelle

It took me almost eight months to shift to this "origami version" of V. It was first suggested by Monkfishy in last October, then came the origami instructions by NonStatQuo a few days later.

6-5-2008 4:33 PM

michellezm

Oh, wow, that is so cool. Love origami. Fine choice Invictus.

6-6-2008 9:32 AM

ofcapri

History is being upgraded every day and thanks to Clipmarks we all can learn something new and share with others.Thanks

6-7-2008 12:38 PM

constantskeptic

amazing. thank you

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