Re: Agreements on Archaeology and raft building

Glen Gordon wrote:

>
> >Glen, could you possibly explain what the problem is with the tongue >and
> >vocal cords of chimps?
>
> Nothing! In fact they're quite tasty with a little wine sauce, simmered over
> a low heat. But putting high-brow cuisine aside (or should I say
> tongue-and-cheek cuisine), they simply don't have the ability to speak like
> us because of their anatomy. That's probably all that's keeping chimps from
> fully replacing the workers at AT&T. :)
>
> - gLeN

Er, Glen,
I thought you had said that the anatomy of chimp and human was similar
regarding tongue and vocal cords. Or are you saying that the anatomy is
different? But my question is: is the difference great enough to
prevent the chimp from speaking?
Gerry
2/13/99
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