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GNU Free Documentation License If I travelled to the 12th century and returned 1 year later would I have spent a full year there or less .? Q. I'm looking for a different take on the Twin Paradox. I'm not travelling through space at high speed but back in time. I hope the answer is that I thought I'd been there a few months but discover when I return I was there 1 year. Asked by Calamity - Mon Dec 17 07:33:42 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. The summation of all Earth's velocities (speed + direction) over a 12 month period is so close to being the same in the 21st century as in the 12th century, that the overall time flow will have been the same. In other words, no time dilation. The frame of reference of Earth in 12th century is equivalent to that of Earth in the 21st century. Therefore, 1 year then is the same as one year now. If you were to compare a shorter period (say two months) over an interval when the Earth is moving one way (at 30 km/s) in the 21st century and when the Earth is moving the other way in the 12th century, then you could assume a difference of 60 km/s between the two frames of reference. Two months = a little over 5 million seconds. Perceived… [cont.] Answered by Raymond - Mon Dec 17 08:10:33 2007 who would win in a war 12th century Europe or Western Hemisphere? Q. who would win in a war 12th century Europe or Western Hemisphere? Asked by Mike - Thu Feb 12 00:34:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Europe. The Western Hemisphere never exploited their metalic resources independently whereas Europe, by this time, had had metallic objects for thosands of years (The bronze age was around 1200 BC). This alone would give them a significant advantage. Answered by Vincent C - Thu Feb 12 04:12:21 2009 what does the church do for the poor compared with the 12th century?
Q. what does the church do for the poor compared with the 12th century? Asked by unknown - Sat Oct 10 09:45:07 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. Which 'church?' If this were the 12th century you would probably not need to qualify the question...it was all the Catholic Church. Since the Reformation there are "churches" so which church are you asking about? Also do you wish to include religious groups which may not be considered as churches, like Jewish Synagogues, Muslim Mosques, and others? Are you simply referring to ALL organized religious groups? Are you trying to ask "What do churches do for the poor today, compared with what the church did for the poor in the 12th Century? Being clear and specific helps. Saying "THE church" to me implies that there is one church. Most people would not accept that as a reality, since it is fairly obvious that there are a… [cont.] Answered by Each Hit - Sat Oct 10 09:58:12 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "12th century"  news.google.com Hofstra University Hofstra Chronicle The practice of persecuting animals for their crimes isn't limited to 12th century Europe. Each time an animal claims the life of a human, ... and more » news.google.com NW Evening Mail The remains of Aldingham castle, believed to date back to the 12th Century , sit on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Robert Wheatley, of Baycliff and chairman ... and more » news.google.com Before It's News If you go from the 12th century , it's a 12:1 ratio, which was exactly the natural ratio at that time. In other words, 12 ounces of silver in the ground for ... and more » From Google News Search: "12th century"  brooklynmuseum.org 391px x 768px | 36.40kB [source page] 86 227 136 acetate bw jpg  aaronandleah.info 400px x 533px | 68.80kB [source page] Rome Rome From Yahoo Image Search: "12th century"  summerolympicgames.suite101.com unknown ue, 09 Mar 2010 01:57:39 GM And according to Genevieve Moody from The Flying Studio in the UK, pole dancing was a . 12th century. pagan fertility dance turned innocent when the Victorians came up with May pole dancing. Another ancient vertical pole workout is called ...  sonya-movingtoisrael.blogspot.com Sonya ue, 09 Mar 2010 00:43:00 GM From my understanding some of the construction there dates back to . 12th century. . Its fascinating to see people still living there. Well that's that for the trip. We are now itching closer to finishing up project "Make this place a home" ...  rickscafamerican.blogspot.com JR Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:06:00 GM Rambam synagogue and school rededicated in Cairo - From CNN-I: [A] small group of Jews from around the world gathered in Egypt's capital on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the rededication of a . 12th. -. century. ... 39 minutes ago ... From Google Blog Search: "12th century" |
