Question about the hoplites' two-pointed spear

[Aemilius Paulus]

I'm not sure, but the back end of the sarissa may not have even been a sharpened point.

You're right, it did not have a sharp point, although the end of the pike was covered with rust-resistant bronze.

Haven't you seen Alexander the movie??? ;-)

I sincerely hope you are merely joking about the movie. A Hollywood film should never be used in a historical argument. Never (or at least until Hollywood begins making documentaries). Even if something is as relatively accurate as Alexander (albeit the emphasis of Alexander's sexuality).