January 16, 2008
On this date in 1492, the first grammar of a modern language was presented to Queen Isabella of Spain. She looked at it, sourly, and spake: "This what is? Ask me once day before not bothering to me stuff like what is the this. Not did I? Did?"
"Your majesty," the grammarians replied, "We're not quite sure what you're saying. Perhaps if you studied this pamphlet, all will be made clear."
"This to will clarify, Chuck. Heads and the offing heads of."
You can guess what happened next. That's right: grammar was sent to the New World where it was released into the wild, never being to again saw.
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Answer To Yesterday's Question
I remembered! And IBEater My Brother gets an A++ on the assignment. His totally correct answer is below:
"Homework:
Start: "On this date 1992, the independence of Croatia and Slovenia from Yugoslavia was recognized by the world."
1. In 1993, the band Naughty by Nature releases 19 Naughty III in which they include the questionable rhyme "Not cuz I hate you // Cuz I hail from Croatia"
2. At almost the exact same time, Wizards of the Coast releases the Legends expansion to Magic: The Gathering, which includes the questionable card Livonya Silone.
3. Profit!
Finish: "On this date in 1582, Russia ceded Livonia and Estonia to Poland."
I have thusly explained how the two events are related and unrelated. Q.E.D."
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"Your majesty," the grammarians replied, "We're not quite sure what you're saying. Perhaps if you studied this pamphlet, all will be made clear."
"This to will clarify, Chuck. Heads and the offing heads of."
You can guess what happened next. That's right: grammar was sent to the New World where it was released into the wild, never being to again saw.
*****
Answer To Yesterday's Question
I remembered! And IBEater My Brother gets an A++ on the assignment. His totally correct answer is below:
"Homework:
Start: "On this date 1992, the independence of Croatia and Slovenia from Yugoslavia was recognized by the world."
1. In 1993, the band Naughty by Nature releases 19 Naughty III in which they include the questionable rhyme "Not cuz I hate you // Cuz I hail from Croatia"
2. At almost the exact same time, Wizards of the Coast releases the Legends expansion to Magic: The Gathering, which includes the questionable card Livonya Silone.
3. Profit!
Finish: "On this date in 1582, Russia ceded Livonia and Estonia to Poland."
I have thusly explained how the two events are related and unrelated. Q.E.D."
*****
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