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Science, Health and Technology
5:26 pm
Mon April 2, 2012

MU professor discovers animal-shaped mounds in Peru

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An orca-shaped mound, dated to about 5000 years ago.

MU professor emeritus of anthropology Robert Benfer has discovered rare animal-shaped mounds in Peru. The mounds are three to five thousand years old.

MU’s spokesperson Tim Wall says this research is great contribution for the university.

“This is groundbreaking research by an MU anthropologist," said Wall, "who has found not only some of the oldest structures in the western atmosphere but some of the oldest structures on the planet. These are as old as like the pyramids.”

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Exam
6:01 pm
Mon March 19, 2012

Exam: March 19, 2012

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This week’s show is all about the University of Missouri. MUs Nuclear Science Engineering Institute ceased to exist last week. The law school has recovered a bit in the national rankings. And increased demand for archeologists in the state has prompted a new program at MU.

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