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In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

 

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight."

 

Research biologists from the National Biological Service are using DNA samples from mountain lion feces to evaluate the cats' dietary patterns.

 

The three wise monkeys ( see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil ) are called Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Speak no evil).

 

On every continent there is a city called Rome.

 

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