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To: billorites
In ancient times, humans were some times still nursing till 4-5 years of age. Image that most of the food was often rotten and the water loaded with parasites, nursing longer ensured more surviving children.

Once beer and wine were discovered it was often drank more than water because it was 'safe'.

14 posted on 09/14/2006 6:52:08 AM PDT by blam
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To: SunkenCiv

GGG Ping.


16 posted on 09/14/2006 6:52:54 AM PDT by blam
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To: blam
In ancient times...
I know people still like that today. It depends on culture. People who come from poverty today nurse their children longer today, because at least they get sure, safe food.

Troggie
40 posted on 09/15/2006 6:54:58 AM PDT by TrogdortheBurninator (Masters, remember that I am an ass: though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass!)
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