A little something to listen to before/while you watch the World Cup semi-final match today.France
[mp3] Paris Combo: "
from the album Attraction
Strange France factoid: Pigs had to live by human laws in medieval France, where they were allowed to roam the streets. One was hanged in 1394, in Normandy, for injuring a child. A sow and her six piglets were accused of a similar crime in 1547. The sow was executed, but her family was spared because of what the judge said was their youth.
Portugal
[mp3] Miguel Capucho: "
from the album Fado & Fadistas
Strange Portugal factiod: In the Festa de Sao Joao in June, everyone dances through the streets, hitting each other over the head with leeks. Also, Portugal captain Luis Figo had a pig's head thrown at him by furious Barcelona fans in 2002 after he left the club to join Real Madrid.
There. Now you're all ready for the match.
