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    In England during the middle ages, what was the color of tape used to tie official business papers?

    Question #4592. Asked by BB. (Jul 25 00 1:47 AM)


    JSBach

    		Red, hence red-tape...

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_tape#Origins

    [Link added March 24, 2008 -- Zbeckabee]

    Jul 25 00, 9:41 AM

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