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number8wire  
Posted : Wednesday, 5 March 2014 8:52:38 AM(UTC)
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I reckon this has the potential to develop into quite an interesting/controversial story. Check it out.

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Posted : Wednesday, 5 March 2014 8:08:49 PM(UTC)
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cheer no.8,
don't know about the various ships & landings conspiracies?
i'd be quite prepared to believe that the coin (high-sea booty),
was traded hand-to-hand up the coast from Mexico in the 1500's.
just a ragged theory.
good on ya.
mickey.

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