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  1. Albion my Albion

    [Drinking] Best pubs on match day?

    Residency Match Day is on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Students all over the country will discover their matched medical specialty on this date and at this time. Students are issued an envelope with their matched residency that they are only able to open on this date. Get...
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    [Politics] The 2024 US Election - *MATCH DAY*

    I've no confidence at all and would put no money on this election.
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    [Politics] The 2024 US Election - *MATCH DAY*

    They whine and gripe and maybe try a rally that turns to violence and hurt people that are charged with upholding the law but I truly feel this movement will die out and lose power. Much like the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s. They were extremely powerful during that time but eventually that...
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    [News] Mike Amesbury MP - Rocky VIII: Backbench Brawler

    I was thinking the same thing. In America we would at least nominate him for president.
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    [Albion] Jacopo Fazzini

    Jacopo Fazzini Isn't he an F1 driver?
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    [Misc] Archaeological DNA matches

    Norfolk and Way!
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    [Misc] Everyday things you cannot do as well as professionals.

    I know, getting the hairdryer not to push the hair all over the place. It's difficult.
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    [Misc] Everyday things you cannot do as well as professionals.

    Automobile detailing. I can never get my Grand Highlander as well cleaned as the professional auto detailers
  9. Albion my Albion

    [Misc] Having a pet put down and the guilt that follows

    It is an extremely tough decision and I know the pain it can involve. I know it would be hard for so many of you but let's face the inevitable. Could we please have him put down painlessly. Donald Trump is obviously suffering greatly.
  10. Albion my Albion

    [News] Mike Amesbury MP - Rocky VIII: Backbench Brawler

    Matin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Abdul Karim Matin, Pashtun politician Abdul Matin (actor) (born 1980), Nepali actor Abdul Matin (language activist) (born 1926), Bangladeshi language activist Abdul Matin (poet), Indian poet Abdul Matin (politician), Bangladeshi...
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    [Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool *** SCORE PREDICTOR ***

    Good choice. Stay with your conviction. Brighton 4 - 0 Liverpool What else?
  12. Albion my Albion

    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    20. They Invented the First Mechanical Clocks The Middle Ages saw the invention of the first mechanical clocks, revolutionizing timekeeping. These early clocks appeared in European monasteries around the 13th century, designed to regulate prayer times more accurately. Powered by weights and...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    19. Astronomy and Astrology Were Intertwined In the Middle Ages, astronomy and astrology were closely intertwined. Scholars studied celestial bodies to understand both their physical movements (astronomy) and their supposed influence on human affairs (astrology). This dual approach was...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    18. Their Natural Philosophy Became Our Science The natural philosophy of the Middle Ages laid the groundwork for modern-day science. Scholars like Thomas Aquinas and Roger Bacon emphasized observation and empirical study, integrating Aristotle's works with medieval thought. Alchemy and early...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    17. People Were More Hygienic Than You Think In the Middle Ages, people practiced more hygiene than often assumed. Regular bathing was common, with public bathhouses available in many towns. Personal grooming, such as hair washing and tooth cleaning, was also part of daily routines. Herbal...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    16. Gargoyles Prevented Water Damage In the Middle Ages, gargoyles were functional architectural elements used to prevent water damage to buildings. These carved stone figures served as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the structure's walls and foundation. By channeling water through...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    15. Swans Were a Delicacy In the Middle Ages, swans were considered a delicacy, primarily consumed by the wealthy and nobility. Swans were often served at feasts and banquets, symbolizing luxury and status. These birds were typically prepared with elaborate recipes, reflecting their high...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    14. Long-Toed Shoes Were Popular In the Middle Ages, long-toed shoes, known as "poulaines" or "crakows," were popular, especially among the nobility. These shoes featured elongated, pointed toes that sometimes extended several inches beyond the foot. The style emerged in the 14th century and...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    13. The Challenges of Getting a Good Deal In the Middle Ages, getting a good deal at the market was challenging due to various factors. Markets were unregulated, leading to inconsistent pricing and the potential for fraud. Weights and measures varied widely, making it difficult for buyers to...
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    [Misc] things historians got wrong about the Dark Ages

    12. English Men Had Mandatory Archery Training In the Middle Ages, English men underwent mandatory archery training as decreed by several monarchs. Starting with King Edward III in the 14th century, laws required all males aged 15 to 60 to practice archery regularly. This policy aimed to ensure...

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