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whither has fle
whither has fle
France
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French to English
fun! May 2, 2009

I do not have anything to add but I did have a good laugh! Thank you...I hope you will write another one..I will be looking out for it.

Kind regards,
Joan.
 
Carla Selyer
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Quirky May 20, 2009

I totally dig this article and particularly love the bit about the origin of freelancers. The idea of being a mercenary or free companion is hilarious.
 
Jeff Whittaker
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RE: Cinderella translation May 29, 2009

The fur theory RE: Cinderella has since been proven false:

http://www.snopes.com/language/misxlate/slippers.asp
 


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