The Muqaddimah by Ibn Khaldûn

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Ibn Khaldûn wrote in the 14th century:

p.119
...Beyond them to the south there is no civilization in the proper sense.
There are only humans who are closer to dumb animals than to rational beings. They live in thickets and caves, and eat herbs and unprepared grain. They frequently eat each other. They cannot be considered human beings.”

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and people used to believe that the world was flat, and that earth was the center of the planetary system

what's your point?

okay, we all know your point, you racist piece of shit

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@djjd62,

A guy went into a bar carrying a great big cucumber.
Whatll ya have the bartender said.
A Muqaddimah said the guy with the cucumber.
What about your friend?" said the bartender as he pointed to the cucumber.
FILL IN PUNCH LINE HERE___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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@farmerman,

Can that be described as a deconstructionist joke? Or a do it yourself joke? Wink

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