[samatman]

Our ancestors extirpated the beaver out of a mania, which developed among the former, for wearing the skins of the latter upon their heads.

[pbhjpbhj]

We often assume our ancestors to be idiots. Would they have done it if beavers were found to be generally beneficial? (I mean probably, because capitalists are going to sell their last breath of air if the price is right; still worth asking)