Are you talking about Vikings?
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From: "Bob Blick" <bblick@SONIC.NET>
> > civilizations that flourished and grew because of trade and commerce,
but
> > can't for the life of me recall one that thrived on charity or
> > redistribution of wealth.
>
> How about Finland? Or does it have to be all-or-nothing for you?
>
> -Bob

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