Probably the same reason that Kevin Costner was cast as Robin Hood - little
regard for details or authenticity! Cheers, JD
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Hill [SMTP:Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu]
Sent: July 14, 1999 4:18 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: The Origin of Positive Earth?
Andy Dixon wrote:
> This one I can answer!
> The Brits drive on the left because most people are right handed
and when
a
> Knight was riding down the road, he rode on the left so that if he
suddenly
> had to do battle, when he drew his sword it was at the ready.
> Howzat
So how come (in all the movies I've seen) the knights jousting with
lances
approach each other with the oncoming opponent on their left?
Jim Hill
Madison WI
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