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		masklinn on May 16, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Egypt's pyramids may have been built on a long-los... I would also assume that good pay is a strong incentive, and public works have been used time and again as a form of welfare.

duxup on May 16, 2024 [–]

I can imagine a "3 squares a day" meal offering could possibly be a big draw.

carlosjobim on May 16, 2024 | [–]

Maybe for a slave.

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