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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;V. Kurt Bellman, post: 2372919, member: 71723&quot;]Not true. Yes, in cultures that grew out of Europe and the Middle East, you&#039;re correct. But indigenous peoples of the Americas never even CONCEIVED of using metals as money before the Columbian-initiated arrival and plunder. Quahog shell drilled beads, anyone?</p><p><br /></p><p>Now gold and/or silver?...</p><p>Decorations? Items of worship? Sure. Money? No.</p><p><br /></p><p>15 bonus points for anyone who knows the connection between quahog shell beads and 1960&#039;s-1970&#039;s baseball slugger Dick (aka Richie) Allen.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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