Fact of the day : In Oxford on February 10, 1355 ...

BlueHammer85

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... rioting broke out between the scholars of the University and the townspeople - started by an argument over the quality of wine in a local tavern, during which 'saucy' words were spoken.

Almost 100 people died in the ensuing fighting.


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"I say barkeep, this vino appears to be aufff."
"What did you say you posh twat?"
"Nothing mine host."

*mutters to fellow toffs about barkeeps parentage*

"Right, i've had enough of this, who's with me?"
 
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