Did Archaeologists Find the Wall Spartacus Broke Through?

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Archaeologists have uncovered a significant Roman wall linked to Spartacus, the leader of a major slave revolt against the Roman Republic. This discovery sheds light on the historical context of Spartacus's rebellion, highlighting the challenges faced by his army as they sought freedom. The find emphasizes the strategic importance of the wall during the conflict and provides valuable insights into the military tactics of the time. The excavation not only enhances our understanding of this pivotal moment in history but also illustrates the broader implications of resistance against oppressive regimes.
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Thread 'Why is the plural for moose not meese?'

The piece came-up from the "Lame Jokes" section of the forum. Someobody carried a step from one of the posts and I became curious and tried a brief web search. A web page gives some justification of sorts why we can use goose(s)-geese(p), but not moose(s)-meese(p). Look for the part of the page headed with "Why isn't "meese" the correct plural?" https://languagetool.org/insights/post/plural-of-moose/
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