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Words and phrases whose origin is unknown or in serious dispute, according to reputable reference works.
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How many fish heads?
I am wondering about the origin of the common non sequitur "How many fish heads?". Is it an oblique reference to Douglas Adams'"Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" where when the dolphins leave they say …
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