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@UncleDuke1969 This completely rewrites the history of police in the UK and some parts of the US being called "The Old Bill."

https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-23636,00.html

The police are nick-named "Old Bill". Why? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk

@UncleDuke1969 @raganwald I thought that came from the Billy club.
@UncleDuke1969 @rey "duck the police"? Really? This autocorrect thing is getting out of control.
@UncleDuke1969 @LibertyForward1 oh good, they finally caught the escaped swan from Hot Fuzz!

@UncleDuke1969 "WHAT IS THIS QUACKERY! LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS!"

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