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Although some prefer welcoming newcomers with cookies, I find fruit to be a healthier alternative.

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WeijiBaikeBianji (talk, how I edit) 01:01, 18 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ancient Egyptian race controversy

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I've commented about this at User talk:Oneishalin as I want to make sure Oneishalin is aware that "This article is about the "history of the controversy" about the race of the ancient Egyptians. For discussion of the scientific evidence relating to the race of the ancient Egyptians, see Population history of Egypt." Too many editors treat thea rticle as though it is a place for general discussion of the 'race' of the ancient Egyptians. Dougweller (talk) 15:24, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Amanda. Can you look at this article and ask your students not to treat it as an essay? Their writing style is incompatible with the expected tone. --NeilN talk to me 21:05, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]