> Dare I mention the Egyptians. > > They advanced to mind boggling levels of maths, geometry, > construction and knowledge of the stars. And with the most > basic of tools. Just think where we'd be now if it hadn't been for all those centuries of destruction, cultural repression and imposed ignorance Thank you Romans, religious regimes, and warmongers Today the Romans aren't around but ...... Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .