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2007-01-01 14:10:34 · 5 answers · asked by Robb S 1 in Education & Reference Trivia

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Worms come to the surface in the morning. The first bird there gets their pick.

First recorded in John Ray's 'A collection of English proverbs 1670, 1678': "The early bird catcheth the worm."

2007-01-01 14:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Several websites give the original source of this adage as an ancient Greek story in "Aesop's Fables ."

Aesop's Fables are a delightful collection of stories, known as fables that have morals relating to life decisions. These simple stories are short and apply even to today's changing society. The stories continue to delight children and adults alike. We use the morals of these fables in our everyday lives without ever knowing it. The story of The Ants and The Grasshopper teaches us about working all year long to insure that we have enough to make it through lean times. While the adage the early bird gets the worm even comes from Aesop’s Fables.

2007-01-05 21:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0 0

Not sure, but the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!

2007-01-02 11:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Yankees Fan 5 · 0 0

The very happy late worm said it.

2007-01-01 22:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0 0

Benjamin Franklin popularized it.

2007-01-01 22:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by carolinefec 2 · 0 0

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