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An Italian Farmer Found Some Unknown Seeds in His Attic and, With Nothing to Lose, Planted Them. The Result Was Almost Biblical (www.smithsonianmag.com)
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[–] 4 points 1 week ago (1 child)

The bible, weirdly, doesn't want people planting two crops in the same field.

Like, is there ANYTHING it gets right?

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  • [–] 8 points 1 week ago

    As a desert based society, some of the stuff it tells you not to eat indeed is probably a good idea. Circumcision also serves a purpose in such a society.

    Like I'd argue those don't make sense NOW, but back then it was reasonable advice.

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