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Open sesame

Posted by Jakki on July 12, 2005

Why do we say 'open sesame'? where does it originate from and why do we associate the phrase with magic?

  • Open sesame Shae 12/July/05
    • It can't be magic if it ain't fun to say... Bob 12/July/05
      • It can't be magic if it ain't fun to say... Victoria S Dennis 12/July/05
        • It can't be magic if it ain't fun to say... Bruce Kahl 12/July/05
          • Eeny, meeny ... Bob 13/July/05
            • Open sesame Israel izzy Cohen 29/July/05

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