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THE REASON BELL BOTTOM PANTS WERE USED IN THE NAVY WAS THEY COULD
ROLL THEM UP EASIER WHEN SAILORS HAD TO SWAB THE DECKS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN

James Callow Keyword(s): ETYMOLOGY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Working
ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Lower body and legs

Date learned: 10-17-1972

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