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An 11th-century Scandinavian story tells of a debate that took place between a one-eyed Viking and a holy man. Each communicated only with gestures. At one point in the silent debate the holy man raised a single finger. The Viking responded by raising two fingers. The holy man then replied with three raised fingers. At this, the Viking raised ( Read more... )