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Posted Aug 5, 2002 by Digital redneck
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Great entry. well written, enjoyable to read.

the following bit of tirvia came out of the original edition of Trivial Persuit and I believe it to be fact.

Q: What is the most printed Phrase in the english language. It has been printed more times than all the english copies of the bible ever made.

A: "Close cover before striking"


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Posted Aug 5, 2002 by Zarquon's Singing Fish!
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I debated about putting this phrase into the entry. I didn't know it was the most printed phrase in the English language, though. It will definitely go it, although I'll wait until tomorrow before I do. sleepy

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