from the dept of boring factoids you never wanted to know if you take a modern german translation of shakespear and an orignal writing of shakes pear...it is...
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bronwynmgn@...
brangwayna
Jun 16, 2010 9:17 pm
<< Thank you, I knew there was a logical conclusion to this as I didnt have the answer and dont like to call folks out without it! Yours in Humble Service, ...
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Kristen Praiswater
spellsinger28
Jun 16, 2010 6:03 pm
I'm glad it helped you.  ... From: Nicole Davis <cowboysladygoneinsane@...> Subject: Re: [SCA Newcomers] Interesting Question To:...
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Nicole Davis
cowboysladyg...
Jun 16, 2010 5:41 pm
Actually yes it did because it gave me a new area to research into to get a decent time frame for when chili's came to europe, around 1493 when Columbus came...
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Kyla
skycat_4
Jun 16, 2010 5:31 pm
I think part of the confusion comes from the use of terms. Historically, the word corn has sometimes meant the most common grain grown in an area - I'm a...
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christopher chastain
draqq0nis
Jun 16, 2010 4:33 pm
Thank you, I knew there was a logical conclusion to this as I didnt have the answer and dont like to call folks out without it! Yours in Humble Service, ...
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Kristen Praiswater
spellsinger28
Jun 16, 2010 4:32 pm
They would have been considered a chili. Most of of our peppers that we have now were new world foods back then. I help run a kitchen demo, so I have to...
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Bambi TBNL
hippy_dippy_...
Jun 16, 2010 3:59 pm
I so LOVE talk like this!!! Â Bambi (To be named ater) TBNL I am made for great things by GOD and walk with Pride!!!! Walladah bint al Mustakfi c 1100ad see me...
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Susan Farmer
jerusha_kilgore
Jun 16, 2010 3:50 pm
... Corn is a grass -- so yeah, there was *LOTS* of stuff in Europe from the same family. But Corn /Zea mays/ is indeed native to Central and South America....
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christopher chastain
draqq0nis
Jun 16, 2010 3:39 pm
Now this brings a question to my mind. I have had folks tell me corn or maize was new world only and I have had some folks say thats false that Europeans had a...
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Susan Farmer
jerusha_kilgore
Jun 16, 2010 3:35 pm
... Peppers are new world plants -- as are *most* Solaneaceous plants. Eggplant is native to Asia, but peppers (not /Piper nigrum/, aka Black pepper), tomatoes...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 16, 2010 1:38 pm
... I didn't know they were named after a city! Thanks for an interesting bit of trivia. Kind regards, Justin ....who loves spicy food -- ...
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Sara L Uckelman
ladyary
Jun 16, 2010 1:27 pm
... Japalenos are native to Mexico, so they wouldn't have shown up in Europe until the end of our period. The city that they are named after, Xalapa, was...
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ulvika
Jun 16, 2010 1:22 pm
I am starting a host list for new comers. With the new membership drive taking place the Chatelaines need volunteers. I start a list in the Kingdom of...
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Summer
cowboysladyg...
Jun 16, 2010 1:22 pm
My husband and I were just having an interesting debate. Would there have been Jalapeno's in Period Europe? Or would they have just been considered another...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 15, 2010 4:28 pm
... Indeed it is. The member is legit -- they have been subscribed since 2005. But apparently either their account or their computer is compromised. I have...
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Amarley
akquaye
Jun 15, 2010 12:08 am
Greetings! I live in the barony of Carolingia in the East Kingdom and I've recently begun to attend events and various activities. Everyone has been very nice...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 14, 2010 2:26 pm
... A lot, but not all, and not all .ru sites are fake or spam. Yahoo is an international community, and there are legitimate Internet users who happen to live...
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christopher chastain
draqq0nis
Jun 14, 2010 2:03 pm
If it has .ru in the end of the address automatically assume its bad. Alot of fake sites are being hosted in Russia at the moment. Yours in Humble Service, ...
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Justinos Tekton calle...
courtney4thcom
Jun 14, 2010 1:56 pm
... There is a nasty phishing malware attack that has been plaguing the lists for about a month now. It manifests as an email with a link but little or no...
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Isabella di Giovanni
isabella_di_...
Jun 13, 2010 2:13 am
It has come to my attention that someone or something has taken my facebook or email (I don't know which) and is sending out all kinds of junk to everyone on...
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Stefan li Rous
stefanlirous
Jun 10, 2010 7:29 am
Greetings to the Gentles of Known World, Here is a copy of my Florilegium article for May detailing what is new in the Florilegium this month. I am always...
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Peter Holland
p64holland
May 26, 2010 12:44 pm
Since my gmail has been hacked I am working getting my email moved over to a new addy holland1964@... I have to go there for my dad's email thought what...
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Kyla
skycat_4
May 14, 2010 9:15 pm
[Please forward to interested parties or lists.] The Second Annual Border Skirmish Show is nigh upon us! Have you prepared your performance? Have you polished...
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Jennifer
jennifertwt
May 13, 2010 10:37 am
Please excuse this intrusion into the mundane world. My husband (Lord Agmund Stoltefoth on this list) is considering a job in Shannon, Ireland, and I wondered...
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Stefan li Rous
stefanlirous
May 12, 2010 5:08 pm
Mike asked: <<< greetings all i am new to the SCA and looking to begin researching my persona. Im looking to use a late 1500's spanish persona and was...
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julian wilson
smnco37
May 12, 2010 5:08 pm
... From: mike <rcelum@...> greetings all i am new to the SCA and looking to begin researching my persona. Im looking to use a late 1500's spanish...
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mike
rcelum
May 12, 2010 3:17 am
greetings all i am new to the SCA and looking to begin researching my persona. Im looking to use a late 1500's spanish persona and was wondering where i can...
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Amber Everson
deirdreofauxarc
May 10, 2010 6:04 pm
Hear ye, Hear ye my goodly gentles – our neighbors and friends, both old and new; Cracked Anvil XIII draws nigh. The Shire of Smythkepe invites ye to join in...
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Honour Horne-Jaruk
jarukcomp
May 7, 2010 5:13 pm
Respected friends: Posted by: "David Backlin" edrei@... quiet2284 Date: Thu May 6, 2010 3:00 pm ((PDT)) ... (I wrote) ... Not to argue,...
