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by winterbabe on June 29th, 2004

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Where did the term "the 411" originate?

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  • by DeuceOfSpades on June 29th, 2004

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    When you dial 411, you are sent to your local information. An operator will help you to find a number or a person or a location anywhere in that particular region. It's really neat.

    "The 411" parallels information. When someone asks for the 411 on something, they're usually asking for information on it.

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    • Thanks. I didn't know that since I'm not from the US... :)

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      by winterbabe on June 30th, 2004

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