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Methanolic · 01-14-2012, 11:05 AM

The term "The Whole Nine Yards" is rumored to come from WWII fighter pilots saying "I gave them the whole nine yards".

The belts of ammo in the planes came in nine yard lengths.

01-14-2012, 11:05 AM	#69
Methanolic Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Exp:	The term "The Whole Nine Yards" is rumored to come from WWII fighter pilots saying "I gave them the whole nine yards". The belts of ammo in the planes came in nine yard lengths.