[lbo-talk] Chickens and unfertilized eggs (was Catholicism, was Re: blacks about...

[John Thornton]

Shane Mage wrote:
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> On Dec 14, 2008, at 4:52 PM, John Thornton wrote:
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>> However a person in say 1750 operated under the presumption that 
>> their eggs were indeed unfertilized if they owned several hens but no 
>> roosters. A practice apparently more common than you are aware.
>> Why on earth would they believe otherwise?
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> Because a farmer with hens but no roosters would very quickly become a 
> farmer with no chickens at all.
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> Shane Mage

Gods man but you're childish.
Ok, you're right, before 1901 no one ever presumed their eggs were 
unfertilized.
You win.
Congratulations on your stunning victory.

John Thornton