Re: Aliterative, not alliterative

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From: Chris Olds (colds@dydax.com)
Date: Thu May 17 2001 - 14:43:24 PDT


On Tue, 15 May 2001, Rodent of Unusual Size wrote:
>
> BTW, does anyone know the etymology of the expression, "Oh, the
> humanity!"?

I don't know of any references earlier than the Hindenburg disaster[1].

        /cco

[1] http://www.historicwings.com/features2000/hindenburg/
    This page has a popup that has a photo gallery and the audio of the
    final minutes of the Hindenburg.


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