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To: smvoice

Yep, he was called “Bald” because he was very hairy. Ironic nicknames were very common in Classical times and the Middle Ages.


9 posted on 09/15/2013 7:33:41 AM PDT by vladimir998
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REALLY?! That’s hilarious! Who knew there were comedians running around as the Plague threatened Europe! I guess they all had to laugh to keep from crying then, too.


10 posted on 09/15/2013 7:50:33 AM PDT by smvoice (The 2 greatest days of your life: the day you're born. And the day you discover why.)
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To: vladimir998
Yep, he was called “Bald” because he was very hairy.

Like "Barack the Competent."

15 posted on 09/15/2013 12:00:24 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Don't blame me for McCain.)
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