Where does the phrase 'I'm on cloud nine' come from?

What does 'cloud nine' have to do with happiness?

The 'top drawer' was previously for valuables and jewellery.

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Referring to a woman's arms as 'bingo wings' is linked to this popular past time.

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Why do we say 'kicked the bucket' when someone dies?

Children learning English in a school

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Factory workers

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Country mile

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House of Commons

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Bells

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Why do we use the word "quid" instead of "pound"?

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Ship

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