*points out historical inaccuracy*
contrary to popular belief, the Colossus of Rhodes bestrode nowt. It was built over land.
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Baron Samedi - sale must end,
Tue 15 May 2007, 16:37,
archived)
To be fair,
it could still see the water...
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Mr._Pickles,
Tue 15 May 2007, 17:04,
archived)