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A collaboration by Yugoboy and Johnebones,
based upon the multiple definitions of the word 'funiculus' ('funis'=rope, spinal cord).

A. a steep inclined railway, pulled by a cable
B. stem cells from the umbilical cord
C. the stalk attaching a fruit to its parent plant
D. a curved or arched shape
E. Funicular nerves: a bundle of rope-like nerve fibers in the spinal cord, when damaged
can produce quadriparesis and even death*.




*death quotes from "The Princess bride":

"You killed my father. Prepare to die"
"Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line"
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you"
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die"


G. Funiculi funicula: an Italian musical score involving a funicular train
(as performed by the three tenors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYwafK4HttY&feature )