--- Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> In fact there is a direct lineage from the Roman chariot to the Space
> shuttle.
Well, the connection is not that clear-cut, according to Snopes.com -
http://www.snopes.com/history/american/gauge.htm
But it sure sounds cool.... ;-)
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Dan
The Garden State
'76 MGB Tourer - Driver - It's getting better all the time....
'65 MGB Tourer Project - Yep, still is....
'04 Audi A4 1.8T q MT-6 - quattro, baby!
NAMGBR #5-2328
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dibiase/Working_MG_Gallery.html
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