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    This artificially carved 'geographical feature' was named by a certain 16th century painter to portray a body part of a conquerer from the 4th century BC. Where is it, who are the two prominent people involved, and how does it relate to politics?

    Question #72206. Asked by peasypod. (Nov 11 06 8:56 PM)


    SionnachIrl

    		Has it anything to do with Alexander the Great

    Nov 12 06, 6:03 AM
    peasypod

    		No it doesn't.

    Nov 12 06, 7:18 AM
    lanfranco

    		This has to be the fascinating "Ear of Dionysius," an artificial cave on Sicily, so-called by my boy Caravaggio. The term may refer to "surveillance for political advantage."


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

    Nov 12 06, 6:05 PM
    peasypod

    		Of course it is, and a very good photo op if you're ever in the area. Fascinating city, Siracusa.

    A Golden Banana (yes, they've dropped in price, slightly) for you.

    Nov 12 06, 6:11 PM
    lanfranco

    		Oh, thanks. I was despairing of ever getting a banana again.

    As for your other question, after this one and the eggcorn and the lanyard, I am somewhat exhausted. Really, people, someone else has to take up the slack here.

    Nov 12 06, 6:29 PM
    peasypod

    		Where's gmack when you need him?

    Nov 12 06, 6:42 PM

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