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    How did the butterfly get its name?

    Question #38940. Asked by Hamlet.. (Sep 19 03 9:08 PM)


    mochyn

    		people used to think they were fairies or witches who came to steal the butter
    http://library.thinkquest.org/27968/legends_myths_symbols.shtml

    Sep 19 03, 9:15 PM
    gmackematix

    		Actually, see Q10233.

    Sep 20 03, 12:45 AM

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