Don't need males - we females are fine


	Don't need males - we females are fine

rnilanjan

4-22-2009 9:36 AM

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science, oddly enough, animals

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4-22-2009 1:20 PM

chestnut501

A new method of cloning has also eleminated the need for males. Just think....no more rape, no more wars, no more fear. SHAPE UP GUYS!!!

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