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reece1 | 14:29 Tue 06th Aug 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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The expression 'According to Hoyle'. Who or what was Hoyle?
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Edmond Hoyle (1672 - 1769) wrote several books on the rules of card-games, the first of them on whist in 1742. As a result, his name became associated with the idea of "the right way to do things" in other areas, too, from the early 20th century.
15:58 Wed 07th Aug 2002
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Thank God/Feck/Goodness it doesn't refer to Fred Hoyle. He was a total tosspot/dickwad/prat! No offense intended!
20:28 Sat 17th Apr 2004

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