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    In the game Pool, the British use the term "side" for putting spin on the ball. The Americans call this shot "English". Where did this terminology originate and why the word "English"?

    Question #58136. Asked by mochyn. (Jul 03 05 1:18 PM)


    peasypod

    		Apparently English visitors to the USA, showed them how to use the spin technique which is why the Americans are the only ones to use that term.

    http://www.poolroom.com/info.asp?ID=History

    Jul 03 05, 6:01 PM
    mochyn

    		thank you , peas
    YAY

    Jul 03 05, 11:31 PM
    peasypod

    		You're welcome, challenge you to a game next I'm floating about Kiribati...

    Jul 03 05, 11:35 PM
    mochyn

    		you are on , peas

    Jul 03 05, 11:43 PM
    peasypod

    		Do you do the dack-dropping run around the table thing when you lose? ;)

    Jul 03 05, 11:45 PM

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