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Ghoulish Delight
01-17-2006, 04:50 PM
Did Chinese Eunuch Discover America?

http://www.nbc4.tv/news/6185868/detail.html

An ancient Chinese map unveiled in Beijing on Monday may prove it was a Chinese eunuch who first discovered America, seven decades before Columbus came upon the New World.
Moonliner
01-17-2006, 05:04 PM
As you dig a little deeper into this map there are some definite questions.

First off the map itself dates from the 18th century and only has a small note that it is a copy of a map from 1418. The map also uses language that does not fit the style of Ming China plus the owner won't let anyone see the original only copies. It makes me a tad skeptical about it's authenticity.
SacTown Chronic
01-17-2006, 05:07 PM
Legendary Chinese explorer Gotno Wang.
Not Afraid
01-17-2006, 05:16 PM
GOD DAMN you people are your ability to make food come out my nose!
Prudence
01-17-2006, 06:05 PM
GOD DAMN you people are your ability to make food come out my nose!

Was it pancakes?
Not Afraid
01-17-2006, 06:31 PM
NO! It was chocolate covered hazelnuts.


Ouch!
Jazzman
01-17-2006, 06:53 PM
Legendary Chinese explorer Gotno Wang.
Good Lord Dr. Pepper burns when it comes out your nose!

Ack! Warn us next time before you break one of those out! :D
€uroMeinke
01-17-2006, 07:13 PM
So that's how they avoiding bringing back Siphylus...
SacTown Chronic
01-20-2006, 11:51 AM
Here's a lovely headline from 2003:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=270580&cc=5901

Updated: June 26, 2003

Young Boys' Wankdorf erection woe

BERNE, Switzerland, June 26 (Reuters) - Young Boys have been forced to play a UEFA Cup qualifier with Finnish side MyPa away from their Neufeld home after European soccer's governing body UEFA refused to allow temporary seating.


Young Boys, who host MyPa in the second leg on August 28, said on Thursday UEFA has not granted either their request to allow supporters to stand or for makeshift stands to be erected at the 6,800-capacity Neufeld stadium.

The Neufeld is being used as an temporary home while Young Boys' new Wankdorf stadium, which will become the Swiss national team's home, is built following the demolition of their previous home.

Young Boys said they are in talks to play the game in Lausanne, Basel or Zurich. A decision must be made before July 8.