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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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the oldest-known gem

Pearls are said to be the oldest-known gem.

Hi,

Does "oldest-known gem" in the above mean 'the oldest gem that was known to humans" or "the gem that was first known to humans?" Thanks.
  

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The earliest gem for mankind. How long does it take the earth to make a diamond, Angli-- and how long does it take an oyster to make a pearl?

  • The earliest gem for mankind.
  • How long does it take the earth to make a diamond, Angli-- and how long does it take an oyster to make a pearl?
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.The earliest gem for mankind.
How long does it take the earth to make a diamond, Angli-- and how long does it take an oyster to make a pearl?
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Thanks, Mister.

I'm afraid that I can't answer both of your questions because I'm a moron of many things.

What about you? I have the feeling that you know the answers.
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Common sense is all it takes, Angli.
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Hi, Mister.

For you, they are maybe common sense, but for some poeple they are challenges.

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