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Old 01-21-2004, 09:38 AM  
Butrflied
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Originally posted by HighOnAcid
*The term, "Give them the Whole 9 Yards" originated from WWII. The ammo belts for the Mustangs was exactly 9 yards so when they went on a straffing run they would yell, "Give them the whole 9 yards!"
OMG .. the other day I was trying to figure out what could've started that phrase .. THANKS! I learned something new today!
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