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Rock and Mineral Identification

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parfive: Cold finger taint a laughing matter. Apr 23, 2024 22:50:46 GMT -5

Wooferhound: But he saved the dike Apr 24, 2024 13:54:00 GMT -5

parfive: Bambi or Thumper? Apr 24, 2024 17:58:48 GMT -5

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RickB: 5 toes in a foot therefore 9 feet = 45 toes Apr 26, 2024 16:30:49 GMT -5

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