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Old 04-29-2011, 12:35 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Here i was minding my Q & A's and never knew where P's & Q's originated! Thanks Joy!
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Old 04-29-2011, 01:20 PM
 
Location: Abilene, Texas
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Interesting, I didn't know it!
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Old 04-29-2011, 02:12 PM
 
Location: SW France
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Thanks Joy- I didn't know that derivation.

Quarts aren't served here anymore though.
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Old 04-29-2011, 02:30 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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All I know is after a Q I have to P!!
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Old 04-29-2011, 02:46 PM
 
Location: California
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I had no idea
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Old 04-29-2011, 05:17 PM
 
Location: From TX to VA
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Great fact, Joy. I learned something new today!
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Old 04-29-2011, 05:53 PM
 
Location: Funky Town
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All I know is after a Q I have to P!!
LoL!!! You are so funny!!!



Great DJK, Joy!!!
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Old 04-29-2011, 07:10 PM
 
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Pints and quarts sounds bluddy funtastic for blokes. And a very cute Didja know today JOY... I totally love it!
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Old 04-29-2011, 09:32 PM
 
Location: grooving in the city
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Actually, I already knew this but for most of my life I thought it referred to keeping the letters straight.
Me too...
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Old 04-29-2011, 09:34 PM
 
Location: grooving in the city
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That is a totally appropriate DYK for today Joy. Thanks for giving us an "over the pond" lesson.
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