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Ancient walrus bone discovered in south Iceland
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Posted on 03/12/2007 1:05:38 PM PDT by Kimmers
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To: Mr. K
"A bone which came from the penis of a walrus" Ok, how do they know this? (no sniggering)
The usik or oosik is well known by anthropologists, biologists and other scientists. Here is a photo:
![](http://www.skullsunlimited.com/graphics/bc-200-lg.jpg)
Oosik is a term used in Alaska to describe the baculum (penile bone) of walruses, seals, sea lions, and polar bears. Sometimes as long as 60 cm (2 ft), it can be polished and used as a handle for knives and other tools. It is also frequently sold as a souvenir to tourists by Alaska Natives, the only people permitted to hunt the walrus today. Source
I have one on my desk (it is not quite so curved). It is 22 inches in length.
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03/12/2007 7:03:13 PM PDT
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Coyoteman
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03/13/2007 10:05:42 PM PDT
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To: American Quilter
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03/14/2007 8:53:47 AM PDT
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BJClinton
(Elect John Edwards, it's about time we had a female president.)
To: Kimmers
Probably some Neanderthal dropped it there...
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03/14/2007 1:32:01 PM PDT
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Sam Ketcham
(Amnesty means vote dilution, & increased taxes to bring us down to the world poverty level.)
To: Drammach
22 INCHES!!!!!!!setting myself up for trouble, I know.......
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posted on
03/15/2007 4:58:42 PM PDT
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happygrl
To: Young Werther
38" long !!!!!!
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03/15/2007 5:01:04 PM PDT
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happygrl
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