My vote for headline of the year so far...

Ghoulish Delight · 01-17-2006, 04:50 PM

Did Chinese Eunuch Discover America?

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

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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

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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

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Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

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!

€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/st...270580&cc=5901

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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.

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	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. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	Legendary Chinese explorer Gotno Wang. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	GOD DAMN you people are your ability to make food come out my nose!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	NO! It was chocolate covered hazelnuts. Ouch!
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	So that's how they avoiding bringing back Siphylus... __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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