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The expression — believed to be Scottish in origin — derives from shanks’ nag (shanks-naig 1774), referring to the use of shank to refer to the part of the human leg between the knee and ankle. One theory cites “shank’s mare” derived from a horse-drawn lawn mower, manufactured by Shanks & Company Ltd. (founded 1853) which required that the human operator walk behind the device to guide the horse; however, references to the phrase in Scottish literature pre-date the existence of the Shanks lawn mower.
Pickled Pete almost 4 years ago
In Neverland, such actions are strictly forbidden.
Qiset almost 4 years ago
But it’s rough on the feet.
A Common 'tator almost 4 years ago
My inserts are so comfortable
Gent almost 4 years ago
That’s only because the promised flying cars never came.
Otto Knowbetter almost 4 years ago
Wait until every car in the country is electric. Those massive electric outages in California and Texas will look like nothing.
Dobber Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yabba dabba dooooo!
Kaputnik almost 4 years ago
I walk about four or five miles every day, but I drive my car to get to the best place for walking around here.
Radish... almost 4 years ago
shanks’s mare, shank’s mare, shanks mare
The expression — believed to be Scottish in origin — derives from shanks’ nag (shanks-naig 1774), referring to the use of shank to refer to the part of the human leg between the knee and ankle. One theory cites “shank’s mare” derived from a horse-drawn lawn mower, manufactured by Shanks & Company Ltd. (founded 1853) which required that the human operator walk behind the device to guide the horse; however, references to the phrase in Scottish literature pre-date the existence of the Shanks lawn mower.
gammaguy almost 4 years ago
That’s for general mobility. What about private mobility… and corporate mobility? I think that’s a major conundrum.