> > 2) why is it that all but 2 of all of the paleontologists I've ever seen, >in person or in pictures, has a beard? > I assume that the author is only referring to the males palaeontologists.Being a male, bearded palaeontologist, all I can say is that I have better things to do to occupy my time than shaving. Cheers, Paul pwillis@ozemail.com.au