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The Origins of "Pull the Wool Over Someone's Eyes"
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The expression "pulling the wool over someone's eyes" originated from medieval fairs where robbers would pull a victim's hood over their eyes while cutting the purse strings. However, a recent ad using this phrase has caused controversy and accusations of fraud.

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