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    How did the Monkey Wrench get its name?

    Question #23587. Asked by Chimba. (Oct 26 02 1:17 PM)


    mk2norwich

    It was, presumably, named after its inventor, a Mr. Charles Moncky. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blwrench.htm

    Oct 26 02, 2:39 PM


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