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Old 02-24-2014, 09:03 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Traditional "old man" fraternal organizations are supposed to be cloaked in mystery, holding secrets that only fellow brothers may know. As a result, most of us outsiders only know a tiny bit about these orders. What's the real story behind these often inscrutable names and curious emblems? Here, some insight into how these lodges formed, and why they chose their baffling symbols.

Elks, Shriners, and Masons: How 'old man' frats got their names and symbols - The Week
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Old 02-25-2014, 08:31 AM
 
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That article appears to be written by some whiney 20 something
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Old 02-27-2014, 04:19 PM
 
Location: Philaburbia
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LMAO at the idea of the Elks, Moose and Odd Fellows being "shrouded in mystery".
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