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My favorite definition of history is "the application of ideology to the past."

Ambrose Bierce's is also good: "An account mostly false, of events unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly fools."
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That's a good point. It would have to be so precisely machined so that the powder magazine is completely separated once its opening into the chamber is closed. Apparently that's how the Lorenzoni works.
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I work with a Ukrainian American. She told m e that "the Ukraine" was a provincial designation from Tsarist days. But it has stuck in American usage over subsequent generations.
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My wife and I both like Doctor Who. That said, I can't understand why anyone wants to be his companion. But when I ask my wife if she'd accept an invitation from the Doctor, she doesn't hesitate: yes.

If I had access to a TARDIS, my first thought would be: "How can I use this to make a lot of money?"

Adventuring? No, thank you. That's dangerous. Notice that bad things happen to the Doctor's companions. I'd consider travelling with the Doctor, but only if highly compensated for the risks involved.
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