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I remember being very curious about this upon hearing of it from the "Bush Tucker Man" programs of Australia. He was both informed and persuasive. And so, my imagination was reignited by the Futility Closet Podcast "The Wild White Man" I thought I'd revisit the notion, and see if anything had been resolved. It seems - to an extent - that it has, bu the controversy is ongoing. I'll let you do your own research and make up your own mind.
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- The Original Article that Raised the Question
- Prospect of Dutch Settlement Pre Fleet Raised
- The Bush-Tucker Man's Theory
- Modern DNA Testing Results
So, some questions answered, some remain, but curiosity feeds the mind...
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In the same league as "Fiji Mermaids", a Jenny Haniver is a modified skate or ray that's been taxidermied to resemble a mermaid, dragon, etc...
Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Haniver
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Another example of Outsider Art, the curious "art" created by people for reasons unbeknownst to others, for no reason other than the simple joy of creation.
I rather love the creepy doll...
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The Mechanics of History...
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An excellent long read that looks at the rise of anti-depressants as treatments for chemical imbalances in the brain.
Spoiler, the short answer is they don't. But it doesn't stop us for looking for quick fixes and all the quacks in Western Medicine are far too happy to oblige.