If Cleopatra's Nose ...

I don't know about you, but from my youth I've been fascinated by Blaise Pascal's remark that: “If Cleopatra's nose had been shorter the whole history of the world would have been different.” I have a little insight into this situation that I'd like to share with you. Don't rush now, and take your time to savor this: Cleopatra's nose actually WAS shorter.