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Benedict Arnold

From where did the term number cruncher arise?

Posted - August 9, 2018
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  • 2052
    HAHHAHAHa Seeing that in print makes it sound different. Crunchy numbers, hahaha must be a breakfast cereal. 
      August 9, 2018 5:34 AM MDT
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  • 9895
    Accountants are a fun-loving group who are prone to giving themselves whimsical names. 'Bean squad' was a favorite nickname in my company.
      August 9, 2018 6:32 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    I would think dentists or gunmen.  When you "bite the bullet," you are facing a problem "head-on."  Afterward, you would need a dentist from biting down so hard on the problem.  Numbers could come into play when you receive the bill from the dentist. 
      August 9, 2018 10:55 AM MDT
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  • 6023
    In the past, people would bite coins to be sure they were actually gold or silver.
    If you handled a lot of money ... you were "crunching" a lot of coins (or numbers).
      August 9, 2018 11:29 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    have no idea
      August 9, 2018 3:43 PM MDT
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  • 22921
    Maybe from him . . .

    Image result for hot man in front of chalkboard
      August 20, 2018 5:18 PM MDT
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  • Wow! Thanks! This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at August 21, 2018 8:31 AM MDT
      August 21, 2018 4:35 AM MDT
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  • 22921
    :)
    You're welcome! This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at August 21, 2018 8:32 AM MDT
      August 21, 2018 8:31 AM MDT
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