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To: coloradan

LOL!

If they did find a pear in clam it belongs in "Ripleys Believe it or Not" Museum!


28 posted on 12/23/2005 11:18:33 AM PST by The_Republican
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To: The_Republican

Just a footnote:

Until the 1930s, there was a thriving clam digging industry on the upper Mississippi. My wife was given a ring by her Great Aunt containing two "river pearls". One is pink and the other is a beautiful light blue. While scarce, these fresh water pearls were not ultra unusual.

Since these mollusks are no longer harvested, the pearls have become rare finds.


38 posted on 12/23/2005 12:04:24 PM PST by shamusotoole
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