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    How did "411" come to be a slang term for information?

    Question #53825. Asked by tjoebigham. (Jan 08 05 5:39 PM)


    MrsAce

    		Because that is the phone number to dial in the United States for directory information from the operator.

    Jan 08 05, 5:45 PM

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