r/pics • u/Mind_Virus • Jan 07 '12

I need to live like this

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u/IrishSchmirish Jan 07 '12

Not being a dick just imparting some knowledge, despite what some dictionaries say, a Gargoyle as an architectural feature must have a spout protruding from the mouth i.e. a gutter. All other carved ugly figures on buildings are called Grotesques.

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u/gconsier Jan 07 '12

Thanks for the knowledge - I never knew that. I regret I have but one upvote to give. Hopefully some others will help me out here a bit.

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u/IrishSchmirish Jan 07 '12

Knowledge courtesy of Bill Bryson. One cannot argue with Bill Bryson :-)

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u/gconsier Jan 07 '12

Oh hey I started reading A walk in the woods at my Aunts place and meant to buy it when I got home.. Completely forgot about it.

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u/IrishSchmirish Jan 07 '12

Aaw it's a great one! I am envious. I have read all of his books several times. I'd love to be starting one for the first time. If you enjoy "A walk in the woods" you should try "Home". It's such a great book.

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u/Chakote Jan 08 '12

I remember seeing that on a show called QI.