History Forum / General / Medieval Period / December 2003

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HUNTERS CHARGE TO BEAR CULL.
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10dec03

In another post Spencer Hines reported that Jose "Piglath" Alfaro is
actually from from Panama, not Mexico as I wrongly stated. And that,
further, his "much younger" wife was a Russian mail order bride.
Well, that opens a whole new line of questioning, don't it, boys?

Hi, Tiglath, now I'm not taking any sides. Your quarrel with Professor
Marvel is personal and you made some good points.  And although we
live in the same city and share the same ISP, I've never met the
brother. But what I wanted to say is, based on some of things you've

Mr Dear Mr, Hines:
You never did give me your opinion on why all those books were wrong on
the date of this quote.
I know you have one...  :D   Don't hold out on me... :D :D

What crimes did it punish?
any famous people to have undegrone it?
When was it abandoned and what countries was it used in?
Any movies of this type of tortute/punishment?

Here's a scheme, coming out of Washington, even more idiotic than a the
Pentagon betting parlor on possible terrorist targets.
WASHINGTON - The FBI (news - web sites) is warning police nationwide to be
alert for people carrying almanacs, cautioning that the popular reference books

-- TIAJUANA, MEXICO:
Police were called to the home of local entertainer Senora Maria
Suriol- Alfaro last night after neighbors reported hearing gunfire.
Mrs. Maria Suriol-Alfaro is the star attraction at "La Puta," a local

The Battle of Maldon, of course, was fought in 991 in Essex between the
Anglo-Saxons and the Danes.  It is here that the Saxon leader Byrhtnoth
of Essex is killed.
So...points of discussion.

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Has anybody realized that Columbus' discovery was the stuff of SCIENCE
FICTION? To the Americans, Columbus and his fleet were as visitors from
outer space; to Columbus, the Americans were intelligent life in alien
environments. If I remember correctly, the basic plot of the original

Well, it's come down to this, folks -- Me or Michael, you have to make a
decision. This newsgroup isn't big enough for the both of us.  Cast your
votes by Sunday evening and one of us will be out the door by Monday
evening!

Hey, Tiglath, I don't who the hell you're supposed to be, but if you
want a piece of me -- "bring it on!"
Prof Marvel

E. C. Lee wrote:

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If any one ever had doubt as to the age of Marvel, please see the email
I just received from him....