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Thread #93955 Message #1816539
Posted By: Janie
22-Aug-06 - 07:26 PM
Thread Name: BS: History of England - Part 2
Subject: RE: BS: History of England - Part 2
Some parts of the Wimp king's prophecy have proven remarkably accurate, especially with regard to the successful marketing of pizza. Given the Wimps were noted themselves for their commerce, that is not surprising. Other parts, alas, were not. He failed to give old world Italians their due regarding the creation of pizza. This is understandable given the non-linear nature of visions. He probably misinterpreted some of what he saw regarding tomatoes, and wrongly concluded that pizza originated in the new world. Here is a definitive piece on the origin of pizza. . Please note that while pizza is an old Italian staple, it's current form did not evolve until tomatoes were discovered in the new world and imported back to Italy.