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    Prevalent among military and certain science branches, it has adaptations for women and for the French. Named after the famous wife (who is mentioned in a well known survey mastered for William the Conqueror) of an Earl during the Cnut reign, its name has connotations to religious bearings, however the mention of Elvis dimishes that notion. What is it, who is it named after, and what was the well known survey?

    Question #68203. Asked by peasypod. (Jul 13 06 8:23 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Well, I do think we're talking about Earl Leofric's Lady Godiva (11th century or so), named in the Domesday Book and famous for -- well, we all know about her naked ride. She has become a "patron saint" -- or goddess/mascot -- of engineering (and military engineering) schools, as indicated by the quite elaborate drinking song, "Godiva's Hymn," a link to which can be found on the site below.

    I'm too tired to get any fancier.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godiva

    Jul 13 06, 9:13 PM
    peasypod

    		Wear you out did I? You'll have to save the Golden Parsnip for the morning, then.

    Yes, 'Godiva's Hymn' is the answer to this one. What an inventive way to learn about 'friction, motion, stress and force' huh.



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godiva%27s_Hymn

    Jul 13 06, 9:20 PM

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