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On 3 Apr 2005 15:24:25 +0700, "Chris Lasdauskas"
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On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:46:22 UTC, DSK wrote:

The America's Cup is named after a boat from the 19th century and has
zip to do with America. That Cup, which is run in almost comically
over-designed and frequently weak boats, has been held by non-U.S.
teams for the last 20 years


Whoa right there. You apparently know not of which you speak. The
America's Cup was won by New Zealand in 1995 over the US.

You have a right to express your opinions about America's Cup boats, but
please let's stick to facts of history.


Pot, Kettle, Black
Australia II, 1983 or 4, ring any bells?

Exactly. Apparently, I do know.

R.



 
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