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You noticed... :-)
4 weeks agoThe article says, "In any case, the knowledge of the necessity or function of the arches has been lost over the centuries, because today's explanations are not sufficient to make their existence fully understandable. It will therefore perhaps remain a mystery forever...."
I kind of like the fact that there are things that are beautiful and unknowable. I appreciate the research, and give my thanks to Janos as well.
"if you wear gloves"
4 weeks agoI did a little research on the function of the arches. First I asked my husband, he's a civil engineer and he should know I thought. But he was just as puzzled. So I googled and came up with a lengthy and very technical treatise by someone who was also looking for an answer. In the end he concludes it remains a mystery!
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:c1e8cab5-f519-4773-8926-ce6e741c3652
It's in German of course, but if you have the time and inclination,that is what Google translator is for.
The difference between limonade and lemonade was easier to answer.
You had us worried there for a moment.
4 weeks agoSadly, so true.
4 weeks agoTypical old house staircase. You had to be tough to live upstairs in these places. Still do, actually.
4 weeks agoChicory. Edible and nutritious. I find it a little bitter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory
Those are good to eat if you wear gloves to pick and clean them before steaming like spinach. I like them. Supposed to have medicinal benefits too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urtica_dioica
Very good eye. It was done by the famous Renaissance painter Leonardo da Tomata.
4 weeks agoShame, the poor guy has lost an eye...
4 weeks agoSoup art?
4 weeks agoI'm going to amend your comment in the Forum from "Great minds think alike and assemble similar tool kits," to "Great minds think alike, assemble similar tool kits, and note variations in vineyard terracing." Clearly, your skills of perception are exceptional.
4 weeks agoWell - I posted my earlier comment before I had read this far, else I wouldn't have since you had noted this irregularity as well.
4 weeks ago
Indeed I did. I also noticed that the medicinal properties don't appear carry over to stings, and might even make them worse. :-)
4 weeks agoAnd also that, according to the article, it's used "as punishment for severe crimes." I believe it!