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There's a reason why hillbillies are hillbillies, and it's not just because it sounds good.

(People in those parts of the country are disproportionately likely to be Scotch-Irish, and therefore to have an ancestor who named a child after William III).

Interesting, that's a new one on me! Thanks

> a little awareness goes a long way and can save a few awkward situations

if society ever gets this right about northern ireland it will be a good day for everyone :)

(Ricardo Montalban opens cigar box.) "Cuban?"