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Archaeologists Join Police To Help Fight Crime

An anonymous reader writes "Forensic experts and archaeologists have teamed up in the UK to unearth secrets of the past in the fight to trap today's criminals. Scientists will be teaming up with archaeologists to exchange skills, experience and techniques in what is to be a pioneering partnership."

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  1. Cool... by Sevn · · Score: 2, Funny

    A new breed of super crime fighting archeaologists with buggywhips and leather hats. Now all they need is a cool theme song.

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  2. He is great. Really, he is. by AtariAmarok · · Score: 2, Funny

    " notice you didn't cite any of these major papers by this super-genius archeologist of yours"

    He's found the Lost Ark, the Holy Grail, Thor's Hammer, and even the One Ring. But those dratted nazis, Belloc, and the customs officials keep confiscating the results of his explorations. You'll have to take our word on it.

    Also, not only does this guy do field archaeology and teach at a community college, he also talks for an hour or so each night on the "Art Bell" show about the dangers of isotropic money which has been inserted into the cash flow by space aliens.

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  3. In return... by YouHaveSnail · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...the archaeologists get PBA cards, yellow flashing lights for their vehicles, and all the jelly donuts they can eat!