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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 25 Jun 2008 15:11

well wotcha know!!! surprised!!

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 25 Jun 2008 15:07

oohh is that where that saying comes from? I didn't know that lol

Running Bear

Running Bear Report 25 Jun 2008 14:52

Common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the "Ace of Spades." To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead.Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't "playing with a full deck."