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Romans invented the "Swiss Army" knife.
Ok I admit it; I do my handwork in front of the TV. But at least its not sit-coms (yech!).
So a little bit ago I was watching an episode of "What the Romans Did for Us". And on it they flashed an interesting artifact. One the likes of which I have never seen before. It was a Roman folding knife, with a few extras. On the end opposite the blade pivot was a hinged piece that was a fork on one end and a spoon on the other. Also on the side of the frame opposite the blade, the knife featured an ear spoon, a tooth pick and one other unknown tool, that all folded out. I have written the BBC but I don?t honestly expect much help from that quarter. So does anyone on this forum know of said artifact? Or can someone direct me to another, similar artifact? __________________ Scott B. Jaqua http://www.hagersonforge.com http://hagerson.livejournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important right of all, is that of Free Speech. With out that, all your other rights will soon be taken away. So, I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend until death, your right to say it! |
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Yeah, but what did the Romans really do for us?
I mean, really? |
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Oh, I don't know, how about indoor plumbing????????? __________________ Scott B. Jaqua http://www.hagersonforge.com http://hagerson.livejournal.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The most important right of all, is that of Free Speech. With out that, all your other rights will soon be taken away. So, I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend until death, your right to say it! |
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Well, there was the aquaduct...
Oh, and the roads..... I love that movie But what did they REALLY do for us?? Always look on the bright side of life! |
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It probably was dropped from production due lto a ack of a bottle opener or can opener.
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Romanus Eunt Domus!
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-Ben |
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Romans had lots of keys, they find em' all the time. The whole ear spoon thing escapes me though, isn't that why we have a little finger?
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