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finding out the origin of the name of this color Chartreuse was such a fckin trip. "It was named because of its resemblance to the green color of a French liqueur called green chartreuse, introduced in 1764." ok, why is the drink called that? https://t.co/Cpt8e44R8c
well, "the liqueur has been made by the Carthusian Monks since 1737 according to the instructions set out in a manuscript given to them by François Annibal d'Estrées in 1605." okay. Why are the monks called that? https://t.co/FvsXGUF8gJ
"The name Carthusian is derived from the Chartreuse Mountains in the French Prealps: Bruno (the founder) built his first hermitage in a valley of these mountains." okay. Why are the mountains called that? https://t.co/2rCiB6XNf4
"The name Chartreuse is derived from the village now known as Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, earlier Catorissium, Cantourisa, Caturissium, and Chatrousse. It appears to be of Gaulish origin; and is perhaps related to the name of the Caturiges tribe" and why... https://t.co/7m7wFRd458
Why are they called Caturiges? Catu-riges, BATTLE LORDS, KINGS OF COMBAT, worshippers of CATURIX THE WAR GOD today Caturix is an esports brand lol. they do honor their godly legacy, which I don't think Nike does (anymore?) so good on them wew. https://t.co/FLqocHXCB8
in the previous episode of Visa Wants To Know: https://t.co/TIHK6JD2DP
so here's a succinct demonstration of my frustration with most of how people present information if I wanted to know what Lorenzo means, the answer "from Laurentum" is not really an answer. It just kicks the can down the road. It makes no sense ot be satisfied with this answer https://t.co/ppdPofui57
@visakanv Note the close relationship with Helvetica https://t.co/RmedYUTBNI
@visakanv Interesting counterargument from this document claiming Catu- actually means valley. https://t.co/P5AydMIUk6 Which would make them Valley Kings, worshipers of the God of Valleys. https://t.co/pZrFLMq6bq
