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‘Knuckleheads, Ego-Trippers and Extremists'

On Feb. 10, 1355, students at the world's oldest university were celebrating the feast day of Saint Scholastica in Oxford, England. Several scholars were drinking at Swindlestock Tavern when two of them demanded they be served higher-quality wine. The tavern owner, who also happened to be the mayor of Oxford at the time, responded as any insulted restaurateur might. He asked the students to leave the pub. Incensed, one student threw his wine on the owner's face. A days-long bloody fight between University of Oxford students and the townspeople ensued, in which nearly 100 people were killed.

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An Ugly Win

Winning ugly. A catchy way to describe an imperfect victory, but a victory eked out nonetheless. In sports, it's considered okay to win ugly, and sometimes even seen as a growth exercise. And while political races can be the fiercest competition of all, winning ugly carries a different weight in Washington.