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• Grabianowski, Ed. "How Human Migration Works." Dec. 27, 2007. (May 1, 2009)http://science.howstuffworks.com/evolution/human-migration.htm
• Kreger, C. David. "Homo sapiens." Archeology.info. 2008. (May 1, 2009)http://www.archaeologyinfo.com/homosapiens.htm
• Oppenheimer, Stephen. "Journey of Mankind Interactive Map." Bradshaw Foundation. 2003. (May 1, 2009)http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/
• Sample, Ian. "Africa cradle of humankind, study shows." Guardian. July 19, 2007. (May 1, 2009)http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/jul/19/genetics.uknews
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