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Genghis Khan
Ancient Mariner
That's as in "(most of the rest of)" Africa. I just did not bother to right more clearly you crazy Wellington beer lover. 
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
A multiple choice question.
These are "The Two Towers" of Bologna. Recent studies pointed out that:
A. Once there were 5 of such towers in Bologna
B. Once there were 12 of such towers in Bologna
C. Once there were 21 of such towers in Bologna
D. Once there were between 40 and 50 of such towers in Bologna
E. Once there were between 80 and 100 of such towers in Bologna
These are "The Two Towers" of Bologna. Recent studies pointed out that:
A. Once there were 5 of such towers in Bologna
B. Once there were 12 of such towers in Bologna
C. Once there were 21 of such towers in Bologna
D. Once there were between 40 and 50 of such towers in Bologna
E. Once there were between 80 and 100 of such towers in Bologna
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Well done!
In the 19th century the historian Giovanni Gozzadini even thought there were around 180, an enormous amount considering the size and resources of medieval Bologna.
More recent studies pointed out that his methodology might have led to multiple counts of buildings, that could have been referred to in legal documents by different names, depending on the name of the family who actually owned it at a given moment. More recent estimates reduced therefore the number to a total between 80 and 100, where not all towers existed at the same time.
The reasons for the construction of so many towers are not clear. One hypothesis is that the richest families used them for offensive / defensive purposes during the period of the Investiture Controversy.
Bologna 11th century panorama
In the 19th century the historian Giovanni Gozzadini even thought there were around 180, an enormous amount considering the size and resources of medieval Bologna.
More recent studies pointed out that his methodology might have led to multiple counts of buildings, that could have been referred to in legal documents by different names, depending on the name of the family who actually owned it at a given moment. More recent estimates reduced therefore the number to a total between 80 and 100, where not all towers existed at the same time.
The reasons for the construction of so many towers are not clear. One hypothesis is that the richest families used them for offensive / defensive purposes during the period of the Investiture Controversy.
Bologna 11th century panorama
Natalie said:
I don't know for sure, but they'll have been undefeated for the entire season, right?
I'll guess at 8 games in the regular season and...three more in the post season? I dunno.
You'll need to know stuff about European and Canadian history and geography for this one.
Historically, why were Clydesdales the most common horses in Ontario, while in Alberta and the other Western Provinces, they favoured Percherons?
19 games, Nat. And it's *when* the Pats win the Super Bowl.
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Anonymous
Guest
Sports that have matches ending undecided suck.
US Football has only had one undecided match in like the last...30 years.
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Anonymous
Guest
Yeah, but it's had one.
Oh, it's not that big of a freaking deal. Ties work fine.
Well, US football has had a few ties during the regular season in the last 10 years... somewhere back in the mid '90s NY Giants and Washington had a tie, and another team the same year. However, in the playoffs, there are no ties, like hockey used to be, they will play till there is a winner. This year, though, I don't see that being an issue. It will probably be a blow out, one way or another.
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Anonymous
Guest
OK, what I meant to say is that I don't care for nearly any sport. Sheesh. 
Albie
Keeping an open eye on the Weeping Angels.
OK, here is my thinking. Clydesdale is a Scottish name, so it is most likely that a Scot would have named a breed of horse Clydesdale. If this were the case and if the predominant settler in Ontario was the Scots, then that would possibly be the reason for favouring this horse. As for the Alberta et al, could this be the French settlers?IronDuke said:
Bit of a guess, but worth a shot.
Forostar
Ancient Mariner
IronDuke came (online), saw, and left....
*ancient congo beats in the background*
The tension rises....
Came Albie's answer near the truth...?
Was it totally wrong....?
Do we need more knowledge of horses as well....?
Stay tuned for the next episode ooohhoooooof Randohooooooooom TRI-VI-A!
*ancient congo beats in the background*
The tension rises....
Came Albie's answer near the truth...?
Was it totally wrong....?
Do we need more knowledge of horses as well....?
Stay tuned for the next episode ooohhoooooof Randohooooooooom TRI-VI-A!