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  1. WaltP

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    #1 WaltP, May 13, 2005
    What the heck does "Fob" stand for???? I've called several stores that sell them but no one can tell me what Fob means.
     
  2. BWS550

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    #2 BWS550, May 13, 2005
    "FOB" IN BIZ TERMS,MEANS FREIGHT ON BOARD. WHAT LOCATION THE ITEMS ARE COMING FROM


    "FOB" FOR IMMIGRANTS, MEANS "FRESH OFF BOAT"

    BRUCE
     
  3. Etcetera

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    #3 Etcetera, May 13, 2005
    Fob is the name for that small vest or trousers pocket used to store watches.
     
  4. WaltP

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    #4 WaltP, May 13, 2005
    It's just one of those little things that once you start looking for the meaning and can't find it you get more interested....and frustrated.
    The search continues!
     
  5. darth550

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    #5 darth550, May 13, 2005
    Gary Green would say it means, "F.O. Bruce!!!!!"
     
  6. PeterS

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    #6 PeterS, May 13, 2005
    OK smart guys: What does the term S H I T come from?
     
  7. hwyengr

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    #7 hwyengr, May 13, 2005
  8. rob

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    #8 rob, May 13, 2005
    Jon Crapper invented the toilet.
     
  9. matteo

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    #9 matteo, May 13, 2005
    Correction: indoor flush toilet.
     
  10. matteo

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    #10 matteo, May 13, 2005
    S.O.S pads originated during WWII when steel was a short. S.O.S stands for "save our steel"
     
  11. LittleBro

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    #11 LittleBro, May 13, 2005
    Fob was the name given to the chain,or any ornament attached to the chain, that pocket watches used to be attached to, and I guess it just moved on from there to the modern day exuivalent.

    Jamie
     
  12. WaltP

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    #12 WaltP, May 13, 2005
    Thanks everyone!
     
  13. 285ferrari

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    #13 285ferrari, May 13, 2005
    Ship High In Transit - - From days long ago on cargo ships.
     
  14. hwyengr

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    #14 hwyengr, May 13, 2005
    See above link.
     

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