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Tuesday, 03/18/2008 11:04:24 AM

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:04:24 AM

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Many years ago in England , pub frequenters had a
whistle baked into the rim,
or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a
refill, they used the
whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is
the phrase inspired by this
practice.


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*Disclamier* JMODYODD & IORock&Roll. :-)

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