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Re: Quirky History facts!
The term "Black-balling" somebody, or "Being Black-balled", comes from an old Freemasonry practice when electing new members.
Current members would elect a new member by throwing either a white or a black ball in a box, and the new guy become a member based on the difference between white and black balls in the box. In some Lodges a single black ball would be enough to disqualify a hopeful candidate for membership, hence the term "He got Black-Balled".
Told you - history is cool!
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