"::darkshadows::" <bat@cave.org> wrote in
news:6plau49cnnjcmona33n98hl2ab68tv4eso@4ax.com:
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> British Fact of the day...
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> According to the legend Sir Francis Drake finished his game of bowls
> before defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588. It is also said that he
> sold his soul to the devil in return for the wind that blew the Armada
> north and west to its doom.
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> ~~~~~
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Also his Drummer Boys drum is still preserved and legend has it that if
ever the drum is heard beating the enemy are approaching. Ive seen the drum
and it sure does give off an eerie feeling, as if the Drummer Boy is
standing there for eternity ready to beat to arms.
Mercury.
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