Monday, March 12, 2007

[The Random Factor #5] A Random Fact

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In Shakespeare's day, mattresses were secured on bed frames
by ropes when you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened,
making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase,
"Goodnight, sleep tight."


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