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  Hand grenade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The word "grenade" is derived from the Old French (pome) grenate ("pomegranate"), in reference to the general size of early grenades, and because its shrapnel pellets reminded soldiers of the seeds of this fruit.
Grenades are often used in the field to construct booby-traps, using some action of the intended target (such as opening a door, or starting an auto) to trigger the grenade.
Classical "pineapple" grenades, such as the Mills bomb, used smokeless powder and cast-iron shells, which (in theory) would fragment along deliberately-cast weak points in the shell—although the pattern on the grenade body was actually intended to allow the user to have a firm grip on the grenade.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a visual satire of a type of royal regalia known as a globus cruciger, specifically the Sovereign's Orb of the United Kingdom.
The supposed Holy Spear was unearthed from the floor of a Church during the Siege of Antioch (1098) by crusaders on the First Crusade, found by a poor and otherwise unknown monk named Peter Bartholomew.
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch was a "sacred relic" carried by Franciscan monk Brother Maynard and is used near the film's conclusion to destroy a killer rabbit that blocks the path of King Arthur and his hapless Knights Errant.
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 Antioch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antioch became the capital and court-city of the western Seleucid empire under Antiochus I, its counterpart in the east being Seleucia on the Tigris; but its paramount importance dates from the battle of Ancyra (240 BC), which shifted the Seleucid centre of gravity from Asia Minor, and led indirectly to the rise of Pergamum.
During the 4th century, Antioch was one of the three most important cities in the eastern Roman empire (along with Alexandria and Constantinople), which led to it being recognized as the seat of one of the five early Christian patriarchates (see Pentarchy).
Antioch gave its name to a certain school of Christian thought, distinguished by literal interpretation of the Scriptures and insistence on the human limitations of Jesus.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a fictional weapon from the filmMonty Python and the HolyGrail.
Although basically a throwaway gag in the original film, the Holy Hand Grenade has gone on to be one of themost frequently referred to elements of Monty Python humour.
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is used near the film's conclusion to destroy akiller rabbit that blocks the path of King Arthur and his knights.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a fictional weapon from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.
This, in turn, spawned the Buffy-themed trading card game where the Holy Hand Grenade is card number 14 in the 1999 series.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - The Jiggies Reference Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
There have been many homages to this weapon in geek culture, for example similar hand grenades may be found in computer games such as Galahad and the Holy Grail and the Worms series.
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail to destroy a killer rabbit.
In American television series culture, in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, there are several humorous references to Monty Python-esque "holy hand grenades", which were usually bottles of holy water lobbed at vampires.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
Although a minor gag in the film, the Holy Hand Grenade (as it is more commonly known by dropping its historic namesake Antioch) has gone on to be one of the most frequently referred to elements of Monty Python humour.
It's notable that the weapon's explosion is accompanied by a chorus singing Hallelujah in the style of Handel's Messiah.
It is in Duke Nukem: Time to Kill as a grenade that bounces and follows the opponent, giving substantial damage when exploding.
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 Definition of Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a fictional weapon from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, based on the Sovereign's Orb of the United Kingdom.
Although basically a throwaway gag in the original film, the Holy Hand Grenade has gone on to be one of the most frequently referred to elements of Monty Python humour.
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is used near the film's conclusion to destroy a killer rabbit that blocks the path of King Arthur and his knights.
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 Holy Hand Grenade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying,
Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
-- Monty Python's "Monty Python and the Quest For the Holy Grail"
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 St Ignatius of Antioch - Uncyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Ignatius of Antioch, also known as the "Golden Shaft from Heaven", is a popular Immortal saint in the Roman Catholic pantheon.
Note the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch in the image above St Ignatius's right hand - if only he could reach it, he might be able to escape from those awful lions.
In 87 A.D. he succeeded St Peter as bishop of Antioch, Syria, beating St Eunoch 4-3 in the bottom of the tenth innings on penalties.
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Subject: Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch From: "Super Dave" Date: Thu, Oct 23, 1997 13:32 EDT And now for something completely different.....
THE HOLY HAND GRENADE OF ANTIOCH Book of Armaments, Chapter II verses 9-21 "And St. Atilla raised the Hand Grenade up on high saying 'oh Lord, bless this Thy Hand Grenade, that with it Thy may'st blow Thine enemies to tiny bits in Thy mercy'.
Once the number three, being the third number be reached, lobbest thou thine Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
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 Holy Hand Grenade Of Antioch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch is a fictional weapon from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail Although basically a throwaway gag in the original film the Holy Hand Grenade has gone on to be one of the most frequently referred to elements...
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy."...
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Holy Hand Grenade was the only weapon that could defeat the Rabbit with...
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 TrollAndToad.com: Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch Plush (Monty Python Toys) - Write Review
This plush toy mimics the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch from Monty Python and is 9" tall and 6" wide.
The outside is a shiny yellow, with a silver band around it which states "holy hand grenade of antioch".
When you squeeze it, the hand grenade makes sounds similar to that of a whoopie cushion.
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 Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - Uncyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holy Hand Grenade (as found in Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail) was originally manufactured in Antioch, Ohio.
However, it is thought to be constructed in the manner prescribed by one of the lost books of the Bible; namely, the Book of Armaments.
Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three.
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 RF Cafe - Instructions for the Operation of the Holy Hand Grenade  of Antioch
RF Cafe - Instructions for the Operation of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
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Antioch towards thy foe, who being naughty in
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 King James Bible Encyclopedia Article @ KJ5.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
And when she was in trauell, the one put out his hand: and the midwife tooke and bound a red threde about his hand, saying, This is come out first.
And it came to passe in the time of her trauaile, that beholde, twinnes were in her wombe.
And it came to passe when she trauailed, that the one put out his hand, and the midwife tooke and bound vpon his hand a skarlet threed, saying, This came out first.
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 The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the people did rejoice and did feast upon the lambs and toads and tree-sloths and fruit-bats and orangutans and breakfast cereals...
Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three.
-- Monty Python, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
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 CBC Super Store: Apparel: Monty Python And The Holy Grail Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch T-shirt
An olive green shirt with a picture of a monk holding the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
On the back of the shirt is the logo for "Monthy Python and the Holy Grail," unless you wear it backwards, in which case it would be on the front and the frontside would be backside.
They are made out of plush because, face it, most people get the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch in their hands and they are going to throw it (or lobbest it, I suppose).
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 paizo.com - Store / Toys / Plushes / Monty Python   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Holy Grail Plush from Monty Python and the Holy Grail - This is the the Holy Grail.
You might think putting your hand up the rear end of a rabbit with 3 incisors is a tad dangerous, but there isnt really any other way to make this rabbit puppet work.
From Monty Python and The Holy Grail, this is the Tim the Enchanter hat.
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 Jason Willis
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch!" - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
In this era of antibiotic chemotherapy, bacteriophages seem to be the "Holy Hand Grenade" of medical and agricultural microbiology.
Their promise as therapeutic agents was largely forgotten in Western medicine and are only now being rediscovered, explored, and extended.
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 MPython
  From the Book of Armaments, Chapter Two, Verses 9 to 21:  And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, "O Lord, bless this, Thy hand grenade that with it, Thou mayest blow Thine enemies to tiny bits...
And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs and sloths and carp and anchovies and orangutans and breakfast cereals and fruit bats and large...
First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin, then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less.
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 SpiderMan’s Web - Still Waiting for a lawsuit from Marvel » Blog Archive » The Holy Hand Grenade Vs. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Holy Hand Grenade Vs. The Sikh Kirpan
The holy hand grenade would be a symbol of some religious nonesense and would never be used.
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 Keepers of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch Photo Gallery by Crystal & Kyle Little at pbase.com
I once thought that the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch was fictitious; however, in my recent journeys through England, I spotted it immortalized in many statues.
If you have more photographic evidence of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, I would love to see it.
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 Pontifications » Blog Archive » Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Great and Powerful Oz has announced yet another induction into the Order of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch—Neil Dhingra of Catholic Sensibility.
O Lord, bless this Thy hand grenade that, with it, Thou mayest blow Thine enemies to tiny bits in Thy mercy.
This entry was posted on Friday, January 20th, 2006 at 1:35 pm and is filed under General.
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 Urban Dictionary: The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
Urban Dictionary: The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
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 RU|The number of the counting shall be three
Ravenwood - 12/31/04 04:00 PM Washington State counted their votes three different times, with the Republican candidate winning the initial count and official recount, and the Democrat candidate winning the suplimental hand recount.
Cleric: [reading] And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, "O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the Lord did grin.
And the people did feast upon the lambs and sloths, and carp and anchovies, and orangutans and breakfast cereals, and fruit-bats and large chu...
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 ThinkGeek :: Monty Python Holy Hand Grenade Plush
ThinkGeek :: Monty Python Holy Hand Grenade Plush
We present to you, to use only for good, the Holy Hand Grenade.
Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thou foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
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 Holy Hand Grenade 2k4 - Atari Forums
Alt fire for the Unholy Hand Grenade is explode on contact.
I noticed when I used the Holy version of it the alt-fire continued to be a timed explosion...
Can I urge you to make a grenade weapon that gives health in primary to your teamates and takes it away in in alt fire.
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