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<p>Famed Archeolgist Uncovers Treasures at Dig Site
Mezzomom News Service
Michigan, USA</p>

<p>Famed archeologist Mezzomom has announced the discovery of treasure at a Moundbuilders dig site in Michigan. According to Mezzomom, the existence of the Moundbuilders site was known for years, but exploration was not possible until the recent voluntary relocation of the Upstairs Tribe Dweller. Long regarded as sacred ground by the Upstairs occupant, excavation was made possible with the hasty departure of the dweller and the resulting request to forward items left behind.</p>

<p>“I went in with some trepidation,” stated Mezzomom, “but an urgent request for one character shoe left me with no choice. And as a member of the related Downstairs Tribe, I felt as if my presence at the site was not a total intrusion on sacred territory.” Mezzomom was successful in finding the sought-after character shoe, but in the process of moving mounds, discovered untold additional treasure.</p>

<p>Although cataloguing of the site and its contents is not yet complete, Mezzomom was most gratified by her discovery of long-lost Downstairs Tribe items. “Apparently, Upstairs Tribe members ‘borrow’ items liberally as part of their culture,” explained Mezzomom. “Knee socks and underwear seem to be the favored artifacts from Downstairs Tribe members, which is particularly unusual given the typical size difference between the Upstairs and Downstairs Tribe members.”</p>

<p>Other discoveries of note include mounds of stockings. “I can only conclude that washing stockings is taboo for the Upstairs Tribe or that wearing a pair of stockings only once holds some ritual significance,” observed dig leader Mezzomom. “As far as I could determine, there was nothing wrong with the stockings that a good washing wouldn’t solve, so there is clearly a cultural imperative at work here that is not yet understood.”</p>

<p>Mezzomom also discovered that underlying assumptions regarding the Upstairs Tribe may have to be reevaluated. “We had always assumed the existence of a Moundbuilders society, but it appears likely that some cross-pollination with other societies has occurred. We found ample evidence of both Pilers and Platers societal benchmarks, although we will be consulting with Pilers and Platers experts for further review of the dig site evidence.”</p>

<p>Mezzomom expects the dig will continue for the next several weeks, with further finds likely. “We haven’t even looked under the sacred Site of the Bed yet; we fully expect there to be some unusual finds there.”</p>

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<p>Mezzomom:</p>

<p>Thanks so much for updating the moundbuilders essay. :slight_smile: I’ve been thinking about it as I read about students packing, parents moving, etc…
The sacred site of the bed is a treasure trove indeed. When I came to pick up S at his camp one year, he and his roommate swore that they’d packed everything. I looked under their beds, and lo and behold, among empty coke bottles were several pairs of socks.</p>

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<p>A pick ax, a dust mask and a dumpster might be called for. Watch for strange rashes and spider bites (occupational hazzards).</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>Wonderful!! Yes, socks do seem to be a favored artifact among Mound Builders. Although I have found that socks are often found scattered in many odd places. I think it may perhaps be a way of marking their territority.</p>