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Slavery Is Not Dead, Just Less Recognizable
- Post AuthorBy Henry Wolff
- Post DateFri Sep 03 2004
There are more slaves in the world now than at any point in history.
- Post TagsCurious Customs and Beliefs, Slavery
There are more slaves in the world now than at any point in history.
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