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Regenerating a Mammoth for $10 Million
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11-20-2008 6:30 AM
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The $10 mill won't be a problem after this recession.
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11-20-2008
7:56 AM
destiny911
Jurassic Park!
11-20-2008
11:23 AM
Khestra
That's awesome and scary at the same time.
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