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Old 05-01-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldfart
And these 25 wonderful things help the bottom 2 1/2billion of us in no direct way

shape or form.

A grain that'll grow in sand or gravel without needing water would blow the lot away.

Oh God! I'm sounding like a greenie.


That would be useful. Or how about potable water? .
Personally, I'd add ATMs to the list. But that's just because I'm a lazy American.
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