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The Shadows of Old Africa
Submitted by Adele on 2007-02-09 02:13:18 (via www.tripsource.com)
Amazing how at beginning of 21st century the lifestyle and habits of some African tribes folks have remain unchanged for years: the women practice of lower lips extension, the ritual of painting patterns on their faces and bodies and the constant fighting between tribes over water and pasture-grounds for the cattle, now using AK-47s rifles…
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Submitted by lisa on 2007-02-09 07:38:32
Fascinating world! I forced myself to believe it was true. Indeed it is very hard to believe that there still are communities living without electricity and walking naked! Still, I observed women take care of themselves in order to be more attractve for males. Of course, this is just a bit more different than "civilized women" do...:)
I would like these tribes to stay that way, they indeed make our world more interesting and captivating!
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