Softball was forbidden in Iraq under Saddam Hussein, who viewed it as a product of U.S. imperialism.

Gary McIntyre, the world champ country & western dancer, comes from Canada. He recently moved to Austin.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the three major Western religions actually worked together. Jewish scholars came to Cordova, Spain, so they could translate Arabic translations of Greek philosophy into Latin (Avicenna) so Christians could study it. This led to the creation of Summa Theologica.

The word “turquoise” comes from the French. It was the word they used to describe the type of blue ceramic tile used in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The “tur” in turquoise refers to Turkey.

In Florida, it is unconstitutional to tether a pig during pregnancy (Article X, Section 21).

This article appears in October 6 • 2006.

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