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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
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 Posted - 09/15/2009 : 14:59:52
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What on Earth? #59: Troublesome Color
Skin color has long been a troublesome social issue. A creek in these hills and narrow valleys marked the epicenter of an extended family that, due to their heritage, knew all too well the social consequences of having a skin hue that was quite different from their neighbors.
1. What's the name of the family?
2. What's the name of the "holler" shown in the aerial images?
3. Explain the nature of the skin color issue with which the family had to deal.
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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Edited by - HalfMooner on 09/15/2009 15:10:26
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Hal
Skeptic Friend
USA
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Posted - 09/15/2009 : 15:48:48 [Permalink]
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| The "Blue" Fugate family, who settled along the banks of Troublesome Creek, Hazard County, Kentucky, suffered from methemoglobinemia, a rare hereditary condition. The disease is associated with an enzyme deficiency which diminishes the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, causing victims skin to take on a bluish hue. |
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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| Edited by - Hal on 09/15/2009 15:49:13 |
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sailingsoul
SFN Addict
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Posted - 09/15/2009 : 15:58:23 [Permalink]
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| The holler family. Known for whaling good parties.SS |
There are only two types of religious people, the deceivers and the deceived. SS |
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2009 : 19:13:33 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Hal
The "Blue" Fugate family, who settled along the banks of Troublesome Creek, Hazard County, Kentucky, suffered from methemoglobinemia, a rare hereditary condition. The disease is associated with an enzyme deficiency which diminishes the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, causing victims skin to take on a bluish hue.
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Wow! Less than an hour! You are right for all 3 points, Hal, congrats!
The standings:- Hal, 7 points
- lorddix, 4 points
- Randy, 3 points
- bngbuck, 2 points
- Hawks, 2 points
- steinhenge, 2 points
- Dave W., 1 point
(Ties are listed in alphabetical order.)
The Straight Dope has an article on the Blue Fugates of Hazard County. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
Here's a link to Moonscape News, and one to its Archive. |
| Edited by - HalfMooner on 09/15/2009 20:24:51 |
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2009 : 19:14:41 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by sailingsoul
The holler family. Known for whaling good parties.SS
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Including Cousin "Whalin'" Jennings?
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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WoE # 59: Troublesome Color
