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World War I: The Revision Thing

Posted on December 2, 2013 by gabrielswharf

In 2003, Americans were treated to the colorful phrases: “freedom fries” and the “axle of weasels.” In World War I, it was “liberty fries” and the equally ridiculous “liberty measles.” No small irony here since the French fry is not … Continue reading →

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