On 7 Jan 1997 21:55:58 GMT, "Fredrick Rea O'Keefe" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
>A curiosity -- "ancient"? Is that not pre-400 BC (or is it CE?)? I see more
>and more references to the Middle Ages as being "ancient." Am I too old?
>Ladies, help me! Particularly, the Grimacing Goddess of all things Latinate
>and cultural.

You know, I was wondering the same thing myself. I didn't know they
still used papyrus in the 1500's. To decide if you're too old you're
going to have to do some tests, however. Just step aside for a moment,
while I set up the jig. Thanks.

mmy

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