>>>Here is another one: What happened in Rome, from October 5 to October 14, 1582?
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>>Just a guess, but did it burn? Trying to remember when Nero was in power.
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>Er, Jay, Hello-o! I think they had GUNPOWDER in 1582!

Doesn't gunpowder burn? <g>

Alex already shot me down. No need to kick me too! Anyway, you know how most of us colony types are on history and geography...