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Raining Cats and Dogs - the grisly truth.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:05:00 AM

by Grace Elliot

History

Are you ready for the grisly origins of the commonly used saying, 'Raining Cats and Dogs'?

The latest blog update from Grace Elliot, in her 'Historical Saying of the Week' post, looks at the macabre origins of the term, 'Raining Cats and Dogs.'

Follow the link if you dare!

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