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Anthropology

MadameButterfly

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1. I love this kind of historical botanical sleuthing

Reply to cally (Original post)

Tue Feb 13, 2024, 08:10 PM

Feb 2024

and can't imagine what went into making such a discovery. There are amazingly smart people in this world. Thanks for a post that inspires us with genius instead of, well, you know...

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Miracle plant in Ancient Greece Rediscovered after 2,000 years [View all] cally Feb 2024 OP

I love this kind of historical botanical sleuthing MadameButterfly Feb 2024 #1

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Interesting cally Feb 2024 #3

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Interesting cally Feb 2024 #8