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Manila folders where originally constructed with the material known as Manila Hemp, a type of fiber that comes from the leaves of the abacá tree. Manila Hemp gets its name from the capital of the Philippines, which happens to be one of the largest growers of the abacá tree.
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Have you ever wanted to know the origin of those common phrases you hear? mental_floss has an article detailing the origin and meaning of some odd everyday phrases.
“To skin a cat” doesn’t actually mean a feline. It means a catfish – the skins of catfish are notoriously tough and hard to remove for cooking.
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