A real-life Jaynestown, via Smithsonian Magazine by TrogMan

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A real-life Jaynestown, via Smithsonian Magazine

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UPDATED: Thursday, February 9, 2006 04:16
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Thursday, February 9, 2006 4:01 AM

Seriously. An island in the South Pacific where they worship someone who dropped riches from above. They even drink Mudder's Milk (the article's author called it "vile, like muddy water" - page 2). His name is John Frum, not Jayne Cobb, though...

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/issues/2006/february/john.php

From an anthropological standpoint, it is a fascinating read. From a Browncoat's perspective, the similarities are amazing.

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My God, it's full of stars!

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Thursday, February 9, 2006 4:16 AM

ZISKER

And this is why Smithsonian is a wonderful magazine. The chief's quip at the end was especially entertaining.

In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and is widely regarded as a bad move. - Douglas Adams

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