Saturday, August 18, 2012

WHY does 'A-1' refer to the very best?


WHY does 'A-1' refer to the very best?

                    Because once upon a time in London, the marine insurance firms started a register of ships in which the condition of the ships and their cargo was noted.

Ships were graded by Letters.

Cargoes by number.      

"A" meant the ship itself was perfect

"1" meant the cargo was likewise perfect. 

From there it caught upon.


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