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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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3.10.03

written in their DNA
The animals have comparatively little genetic diversity compared with other tortoise groups on the archipelago.
This suggests a dramatic reduction in their numbers occurred in the past.
The scientists say their DNA studies time this near-extinction event to 100,000 years ago - exactly the time that Alcedo is known to have blown its top.
Jonathan Amos/ BBC 10.03.03

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