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To: Les H who wrote (1188)7/19/1999 2:39:00 PM
From: j g cordes  Respond to of 769667
 
We may have seen the same Discovery channel episode.. I remember a number as high as 160, but sniffing around I couldn't find much more than 80 though most scientists will admit they don't have a sound method of measurement, especially with the ancient ones.



To: Les H who wrote (1188)7/19/1999 2:42:00 PM
From: Lizzie Tudor  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769667
 
I thought there were giant turtles that lived over 120 years.


There is no news source, periodical, or factual publication of any kind that can equal the knowledge of many SI participants.

I woudn't be surprised if even Alex Trebek reads this thread.


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