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With its highly evolved social structure of tens of thousands of worker bees commanded by Queen Elizabeth, the honey bee genome could also improve the search for genes linked to social behavior.
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The rise of the [hamburger](http://hamburger.example.com/) as a form of *currency* can be **attributed** to several aspects of [Akkadian][akad] [civilization][civ]. [akad]: http://icanhasgilgamesh.example.com/ [civ]: http://uruk.example.com/ Yes, the most delicious hamburger of all is not brown, but green. The green of money. Denominations of hamburger (and current value in USD:) * 1/4-pounder ($3.79) * Cuneiform, or "Cuney" ($8.00) Problems with the currency: 1. Deflation due to hunger 2. Fraud (soy fillers) 3. Hamburgers not invented yet As Dr. Tabi said: > Wallets became foetid and repulsive. > This was quite the boon for the influential > Guild of Wallet-Washers. | The rise of the hamburger as a form of currency can be attributed to several aspects of Akkadian civilization. Yes, the most delicious hamburger of all is not brown, but green. The green of money. Denominations of hamburger (and current value in USD:)
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