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Because the original one has been locked.
Somewhere to post whatever silly question occurs to you, in the hope that your fellow Wigbers will enlighten you.

So...in the lyrics to the song 'Chicago', the place is referred to as "that toddlin' town". Why? What is a town that toddles, for Pete's sake?


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From the Latin todulo, todulere, meaning "to serve inferior beers."


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I think you're looking for the 'stupid answer' thread, Split...

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Because it's two years past infantile?


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quote:
Originally posted by Gromit:
I think you're looking for the 'stupid answer' thread, Split...

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We don't have only one of those anymore.


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quote:
Originally posted by Gromit:
for Pete's sake?


Who is Pete again?

well this is the stupid questions thread after all.
 
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Toddle - to stroll liesurely.


Nope, still doesn't *sound* like Chi-town. We could all visit and check...


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