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Analysis on ancient yarn spun from Arctic hare fur, which was found near Pond Inlet, shows the yarn may pre-date the arrival of the Vikings. Similar yarn and cordage has been found near Kimmirut as well as in Greenland. (Photo Courtesy Of Patricia Sutherland)
Kimmirut site suggests early European contact

1 posted on 09/15/2008 8:58:12 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 09/15/2008 9:00:16 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile hasn't been updated since Friday, May 30, 2008)
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My grandfather could spin a good yarn too.


3 posted on 09/15/2008 9:53:45 AM PDT by Islander7 ("Common sense and common decency are uncommon virtues among America's left.")
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