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Old 10 June 2007, 12:35 AM
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Icon402 Scientists say 'Iceman' died from arrow

A prehistoric hunter known as Otzi whose well-preserved body was found on a snow-covered mountain in the Alps died more than 5,000 years ago after being struck in the back by an arrow.

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A prehistoric hunter known as Otzi whose well-preserved body was found on a snow-covered mountain in the Alps died more than 5,000 years ago after being struck in the back by an arrow.
... which came not from the mountain behind him, as "officially" claimed, but from the grassy footpath ahead and to the right of him.

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... which came not from the mountain behind him, as "officially" claimed, but from the grassy footpath ahead and to the right of him.

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OK, there was several seconds of HUH????, followed by riotous laughter. Very funny. Will we soon see an Oliver Stone movie and tours of the "Icy Knoll".
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