In Greek mythology, is there another blind prophet apart from Tiresias?
There is Evenius...
[quote]A seer of Apollonia, and father of Deiphonus. He was one of the most distinguished citizens of Apollonia; and one night, when he was tending the sheep of Helios, which the noble Apolloniatae had to do in turns, the flock was attacked by wolves, and sixty sheep were killed. Evenius said nothing of the occurrence, but intended to purchase new sheep, and thus to make up for the loss. But the thing became known, and Evenius was brought to trial. He was deprived of his office, and his eyes were put out as a punishment for his carelessness and negligence.
Hereupon the earth ceased to produce fruit, and the sheep of Helios ceased to produce young. Two oracles were consulted, and the answer was, that Evenius had been punished unjustly, for that the gods themselves had sent the wolves among the sheep, and that the calamity under which Apollonia was suffering should not cease until Evenius should have received all the reparation he might desire. A number of citizens accordingly waited upon Evenius, and without mentioning the oracles, they asked him in the course of their conversation, what reparation he would demand, if the Apolloniatae should be willing to make any.
Evenius, in his ignorance of the oracles, merely asked for two acres of the best land in Apollonia and the finest house in the city. The deputies then said that the Apolloniatae would grant him what he asked for, in accordance with the oracle. Evenius was indignant when he heard how he had been deceived; but the gods gave him a compensation by bestowing upon him the gift of prophecy.[/quote]
https://pantheon.org/articles/e/evenius.html (elburcher)
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Sep 07 25 by chabenao1
In rally racing, what is the difference between a Special Stage and a Super Special Stage?
The difference between the Special Stage and the Super Special stage is that the Special Stage is closed to fans and the public while the Super Special Stage is held specifically for viewing by the fans and public.
[quote]Special Stage
This is what you probably imagine when someone says "rally". A special stage is rally's basic element. It takes place on a piece of road or track that's closed to public and ranges from a couple of kilometres to several tens of kilometres in length. The cars enter the stage in a set interval, usually a minute or two, and each run is timed. The total time from all special stages is what decides the result of the rally - obviously, the crew with fastest time wins.
Super Special Stage
In WRC, this is typically the first stage of the rally, held on the very first day of the event, usually Thursday evening. It counts as other special stages, but it takes place on a shorter track, often on a racing circuit or in a city centre, and is designed to be more spectator-friendly, sometimes with the whole course visible from one spot.[/quote] https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/legs-and-stages-guide-to-rally/
(elburcher)
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Sep 04 25 by Thesuperyoshi
Why is the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" considered "cursed" in the Philippines?
"My Way" is linked to a series of Karaoke killings...
[quote]Frank Sinatra's "My Way" linked to string of odd deaths in Philippines karaoke bars
Frank Sinatra's My Way is an all-time classic that's played at funerals around the world - but in the Philippines, at least 12 people have been killed while singing it in karaoke bars[/quote]
https://www.themirror.com/news/world-news/frank-sinatras-my-way-linked-719965 (elburcher)
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Sep 05 25 by Thesuperyoshi
When were Iwo-Jima and Okinawa returned to Japanese sovereignty?
Okinawa and the surrounding Ryukyu Islands were returned to Japan on May 15, 1972. Iwo-Jima, part of the Bonin Islands, was returned earlier on June 26, 1968.
Both islands were under American control after being captured during World War II. Both were the sites of some of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater of WWII and, perhaps, of the entire war. The United States retained administrative control over these territories, even after the treaty of San Francisco, signed in 1951, which officially ended the postwar occupation of Japan. The return of these islands was a significant step in the post-war relationship between the two countries, with Okinawa's return, in particular, being a key diplomatic goal for Japan.
https://www.sarantakes.com/PDF%20Other%20Writings/B5-JAEAR.pdf (LeoDaVinci)
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Sep 04 25 by chabenao1
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