Young chimp beats college students


	Young chimp beats college students

melizer

12-3-2007 11:54 AM

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chimps, monkey, creation, evolution, darwin

melizer says:

The creationists that are indignant at the suggestion of having a common ancestor with "monkeys" don't have to be ashamed anymore!

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12-3-2007 12:10 PM

tidbit2

planet of the apes

12-3-2007 3:02 PM

debbyski

Duh, my hard drive needs a defrag.

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