Were Anancus' tusks practical weapons?

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Were Anancus' tusks practical weapons? Aug 19, 2016 0:26:57 GMT 5

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Post by theropod on Aug 19, 2016 0:26:57 GMT 5

If it’s not what they are made of then you can easily replicate their behaviour. Go outside, take a beanpole by one end and swing it against a watermelon (or pumpkin) with the other end. See whether the pole breaks.

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Were Anancus' tusks practical weapons? Aug 19, 2016 1:55:25 GMT 5

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Post by Venomous Dragon on Aug 19, 2016 1:55:25 GMT 5

Aug 19, 2016 0:26:57 GMT 5 theropod said:

If it’s not what they are made of then you can easily replicate their behaviour. Go outside, take a beanpole by one end and swing it against a watermelon (or punpkin) with the other end. See whether the pole breaks.

are you being purposefully obstinate? or are you just unfamiliar with concepts like tensile strength and size effect?

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