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The term stinking Billy is a colloquial name given to sweet William in Scotland due to its strong, pungent smell. The contrast between the pleasant-sounding name "sweet William" and the less appealing "stinking Billy" adds a touch of humor and character to the plant's identity in Scottish culture.
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Who are the scientists who contributed to synthetic fibre?
William Wallace's da! Billy Twelvetrees!
Who is storms fullback?
Billy Slater
Who played Billy's wife in St Elmo's Fire?
In St. Elmo's Fire, Billy's wife was played by actress Andie MacDowell.
What role did billy Burke play in the series Fringe?
Billy Burke did not appear in the series Fringe. He is an actor known for his roles in other shows such as Revolution and Zoo.
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Stinking Billy comes from the Irish Catholic hatred of Protestant Prince William of Orange (King William of England) a play on Sweet William.
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King William I (1027-1087) & King William II (1056-1100) of England were both Roman Catholic, however King William III of England and Ireland & William II of Scotland (1650-1702), referred to in Scotland and Northern Ireland as 'King Billy', was in fact Protestant. Born in The Hague* in the Netherlands, he was a member of the House of Orange-Nassau and a sovereign Prince of Orange. I hope this is the answer you were looking for. *The Hague at the time of William's birth was in the predominantly protestant North of the Netherlands.
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Billy Connolly's Knick name?
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When was Billy MacKinnon born?
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When was William 'Billy' Nungesser born?
William 'Billy' Nungesser was born in 1929.
When was William 'Billy' Jones born?
William 'Billy' Jones was born in 1884.
