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Polynesian chickens in Peru and other mysteries

Let's hear it for the top ten archaeological discoveries of 2007 -- more clues in the most complicated mystery ever written
Andrew Leonard

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 03:53 PM

    Stunned

    Wow. I think this may be the first time I ever recommended a book on Indo-European linguistics to someone, and they actually read it.

    Incidentally, in my experience Indo-Europeanists don't need to drink--their brains are already fried. I know Old Irish caused me permanent brain damage.

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