For the new year I decided to write down a fact that I learn each day. It is true what they say, you learn something new everyday! Enjoy and I hope you learn something new.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
FACT 158: What's in a name
The monkey wrench was invented by London blacksmith Charles Moncke. When his wrench was brought to the United States, people pronounced its name as a possessive, "Moncke's wrench," which overtime became "monkey wrench."
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