...18:41 +0000, ZerkonX <Z@X.net> wrote: On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:50:14 -0700, Sir Frederick wrote: Superstitions evolved to help us survive Are love, hate, justice and mercy superstitions? Please define your terms, including contextual behavioral examples. -- Frederick Martin McNeill Poway, California, United States of America ...

On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:50:14 -0700, Sir Frederick wrote: Superstitions evolved to help us survive Are love, hate, justice and mercy superstitions?

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