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by Barney on August 8th, 2009

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Where does the myth pennies from heaven come from?

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  • by Marguerite on September 11th, 2009

    Marguerite

    I think it's a song. Here is one version by Frank Sinatra.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdqhJXDPLIE&feature=related

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  • by Jessica on September 11th, 2009

    Jessica

    Isn't that some charity slogan?

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  • by KRANKY on September 11th, 2009

    KRANKY

    Unexpected good fortune, a windfall, as in They sent back our check--pennies from heaven. This expression may have originated with a song and motion picture so named (1936), popularized by Bing Crosby.

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