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Old Nov 16, 2007, 11:32 AM
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The name pachyderm I chose mostly by coincidence. I had to come up with something quickly and that was it.

To comment on another comment, maybe our relative weakness compared to other (earth) animals is an advantage, in that it forces us to depend on our intellect more. Gains from losses.
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