[Qcwa] interesting facts

[N0UF]

My favorite origin for this one:
        A Scottish Kilt to be properly made needs, "The Whole Nine Yards!"

Bob,  N0UF

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From: "W1EOF" <w1eof at hamnutz.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:27 PM
Subject: [Qcwa] interesting facts


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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > [mailto:qcwa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Harvey&Bessie
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:49 AM
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> > That anyone would give it any credence is beyond my comprehension!
> <snip>
>
> Actually it's commonly believed that it was legal to beat your wife in the
> colonies for instance. In fact it was as illegal then as it is now. The
> difference is that today that particular law is enforced more often. Back
> then it was often the case where the local law authority would "turn a
blind
> eye" toward this behavior as did much of the general populace.
>
> It's fascinating to me where words and phrases originated. Also how often
> their meaning gets changed over time. One of my all time favorites is the
> origin of "The whole nine yards." I'm sure someone on THIS list will come
up
> with the correct answer. Hint: Has nothing to do with football or any
other
> sport. :-)
>
> 73,
>
> Mark W1EOF
>
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