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To: average joe who wrote (35200)4/12/2013 1:35:34 PM
From: Giordano Bruno  Respond to of 69300
 
To detect signs of witchcraft, the “judge” uses a nylon thread that is “extraordinary and resistant,” explained the tribal elders that we spoke to. The thread is put on a metal plate, which is heated with fire. If the thread breaks, the person on trial is a witch.

Hmmm.
Good enough.



To: average joe who wrote (35200)4/13/2013 11:27:00 AM
From: Solon  Respond to of 69300
 
“Many people believe the chief is untouchable, because of his position, or that their ancestors’ wrath will fall on them if they accuse the chief of wrongdoing.”

“Many people believe YABBER is untouchable, because of his position, or that their ancestors’ wrath will fall on them if they accuse YABBER of Genocide, rape--and abject IGNORANCE!!”


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